
- BGG rating
- 6.0
Judge Dredd Miniatures Game: Block War
- 2 players
- 2012

2011
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Judge Dredd Miniatures Game is a board game released in 2011 30–180 minutes per game and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Matthew Sprange and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points.
Welcome to Mega-City One, a city of over four hundred million people and every one of them a potential criminal. Stretching the length of the 22nd Century North American eastern seaboard, Mega-City One is the most dangerous city on Earth – a serious crime takes place every second of every day. This is a city so dangerous that it demands a special breed of law enforcer. Here, there are no police, no trials and no juries – there are only the judges. It takes fifteen years to train a judge for life on the streets of Mega-City One. "Judge Dredd" is a 28mm miniatures skirmish game designed to be quick, easy to learn, and capable of handling the madness that is Mega-City One, from the powerful judges to the lowliest punk or mutant. Players take turns moving figures and taking actions. Figures can be customized to use a multitude of weapons, equipment and powers - running, jumping, driving, and fighting in a crazy sci-fi themed world. You create the scenarios and take it from there. May your Lawgiver always fire true! Note This game is the spiritual successor of Gangs of Mega-City One (GoMC1) but it is a different game. It is compatible with the models from Mongoose Publishing.
The listed playing time for Judge Dredd Miniatures Game is 30–180 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Judge Dredd Miniatures Game for ages 12 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Judge Dredd Miniatures Game has a complexity rating of 3.2 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Judge Dredd Miniatures Game belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Action Points. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Judge Dredd Miniatures Game are: Matthew Sprange. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Judge Dredd Miniatures Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.