- BGG rating
- 7.2
Rules assistance for Kabuto Sumo: Swarm
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 20–35 min
- 6+
Rules assistant for Kabuto Sumo: Swarm
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Kabuto Sumo: Swarm is an expansion for Kabuto Sumo released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 20–35 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by John Brieger, Tony Miller, and Michael Dunsmore and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Slide / Push.
About the game
The Sumo-beya are crumbling, and now factions have risen within World Insect Wrestling. With powerful insects and arachnids joining the league, new teams and tournament formats emerge. The Era of Swarms has begun. In Kabuto Sumo: Swarm, you'll draft 3 Kabuto Sumo wrestlers for a multi-match swarm showdown. A different wrestler must enter the ring each match, but they can use the unique swarm moves provided by their ringside partners. Set up powerful combos and overwhelm your opponents!
Mechanics
Publishers
- Allplay
Questions and answers
Kabuto Sumo: Swarm supports 2–4 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 Kabuto Sumo: Swarm is 20–35 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 Kabuto Sumo: Swarm for ages 6 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.
Kabuto Sumo: Swarm belongs to these categories: Fighting, Animals, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Slide / Push. 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 Kabuto Sumo: Swarm are: John Brieger, Tony Miller, and Michael Dunsmore. 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 Kabuto Sumo: Swarm as an expansion for Kabuto Sumo. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Kabuto Sumo to use it. Check that your edition of Kabuto Sumo is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.