
- BGG rank
- BGG #13,775
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Champions of the Galaxy
- 1–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 1986

2002
Rules assistance for Legends of Wrestling
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Legends of Wrestling is a board game released in 2002 for 1–2 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tom Filsinger and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation.
LEGENDS OF WRESTLING is a card and dice game that features playing cards for 24 professional wrestling legends! The playing cards have a drawing of the wrestler on the front and game information on the back. For example, the back of the card features the wrestler's favorite moves (such as Jimmy Snuka's SUPERFLY LEAP finisher) and other realistic characteristics specifically catered to each wrestling legend! LEGENDS features a fast-action game system that allows matches to take place in real time. You can play alone or with friends. The LEGENDS OF WRESTLING Box Set includes 24 wrestler playing cards, dice, playing charts, instruction book, and game handbook. You'll be the promoter and booker for your own wrestling federation featuring the greatest roster in history! Each expansion game adds another 12 cards to the game!
Legends of Wrestling supports 1–2 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 Legends of Wrestling is 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 Legends of Wrestling for ages 10 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.
Legends of Wrestling has a complexity rating of 1.2 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.
Legends of Wrestling belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Simulation. 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 Legends of Wrestling are: Tom Filsinger. 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 Legends of Wrestling 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.