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Last Stand
2018
Rules assistance for Last Stand
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–4 players
- 10–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.6/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Last Stand
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Last Stand is a board game released in 2018 for 2–4 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Trent Ellingsen and its main mechanics are Take That.
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About the game
Last Stand - The Board Game Where Your Power Grows As You Lose Do you have someone who keeps telling you they don't want to play games because they keep losing. This is the game for them! As you get attacked you get more cards to use to fight back! This game has Easy for families to play together Politics Quick to learn Tension building to the very end Players can participate through the entire game Great for new board gamers With art by cartoonist Chris McCoy this game stands up and shouts to be played with! 2-4 Players | Game Length: 15-30 minutes | Ages: 8 and older —description from the publisher How to Win Win by being the last player with cards on the board. General Gameplay 1. Players start with 18 cards they setup on the board in 6 columns. 2. Each turn one player starts with 3 dice and rolls them. 3. The player attacks other players by placing the dice on the columns of other players. 4. Cards can be played to change the outcome of the attack. 5. At the end of the turn you pick up any cards that were attacked and can use them in the future.
Questions and answers
Last Stand 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 Last Stand is 10–30 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 Last Stand for ages 8 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.
Last Stand has a complexity rating of 1.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Last Stand belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Take That. 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 Last Stand are: Trent Ellingsen. 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 Last Stand 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.