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Rules assistance for Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–6 players
- 30–60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising
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Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising is an expansion for Maximum Apocalypse released in 2018 for 1–6 players, 30–60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Mike Gnade and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
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About the game
When monolithic beasts rose from the oceans, our military tried to stop them. As we killed them at great expense and destruction, more kept rising from the depths. Our world is theirs now. They roam the landscape as an ever present threat while the last of us scrounge on what’s left from our crumbled civilization. Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising adds two new survivor characters, the Army Ranger and Scientist. Each character comes with their own unique survivor deck of abilities and equipment cards. The Scientist is clever and adaptable whereas the Army Ranger is an excellent sniper and crowd control character. Finally, this expansion adds a new apocalypse deck of 30 cards with new missions and challenges as you face the largest monsters seen thus far. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising supports 1–6 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 Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising is 30–60 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 Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising for ages 13 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.
Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising 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.
Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising belongs to these categories: Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising are: Mike Gnade. 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 Maximum Apocalypse: Kaiju Rising as an expansion for Maximum Apocalypse. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Maximum Apocalypse to use it. Check that your edition of Maximum Apocalypse is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.