- BGG rank
- BGG #8,185
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- 6.3
Judge Dredd
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- Complexity 1.9/5
- 1982
- BGG rank
- BGG #17,387
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One
2022
Rules assistance for Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One
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Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One is a board game released in 2022 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Ian Livingstone and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
YOU ARE THE LAW! Under your watchful eye, no one escapes justice, whether their crime is littering or murder. Head out onto the streets of Mega-City One in Judge Dredd and prove you are worthy of the badge. Bring the Angel Gang, Judge Death, Orlok the Assassin, and other notorious lawbreakers to justice! But be warned — they won't go down without a fight, and even a lowlife sugar-addict can take you out if they get lucky. This new edition of Ian Livingstone's classic game offers the ultimate Judge Dredd experience, with updated rules, refreshed graphic design, and the introduction of the Specialist Judges — unique playable characters equipped with powerful abilities to keep Mega-City One in order! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One is 90 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: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One for ages 14 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: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light 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: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One belongs to these categories: Fighting, Comic Book / Strip, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Dice Rolling. 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: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One are: Ian Livingstone. 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: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One 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.