- BGG rating
- 7.8
Night of Man: Kickstarter Expansions
- 2 players
- 60 min
- 2015
- BGG rank
- BGG #11,842
- BGG rating
- 7.6
Night of Man
2015
Rules assistance for Night of Man
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- 1–3 players
- 60 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.6/5
Rules assistant for Night of Man
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Night of Man is a board game released in 2015 for 1–3 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Mark H. Walker and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.5
Night of Man: Alone Against the Aliens
- 1 player
- 60 min
- 2016
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About the game
Night of Man is a card-driven, tactical board game. Set in a post-alien-invasion-of-Earth universe, the squads, heroes, and tanks of Earth's Militia battle against powerful aliens with enhanced power armor, hover tanks, Mechs (Ya, I need a better name.), and spider-like robots. In each turn gamers draw up to a four card hand and may play a card, sometimes more, in each impulse. The cards activate units to move, fire, assault, and use special powers, such as explosive rounds, telekinesis, and more. Special cards, such as critical hit or bullet storm, can also enhance a unit's attacks. Each turn continues until three end turn cards have been drawn. Players then choose one card from their hand to keep, the administrative markers are removed from the board, and a new hand is dealt to each player. The players use that new hand, or the card kept from the previous turn, to bid for initiative in the new turn. Night of Man ships with numerous scenarios, as well as a point system that allows gamers to put together their own battles in no time flat.
Categories
Designers
Publishers
- Flying Pig Games
Questions and answers
Night of Man supports 1–3 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 Night of Man is 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 Night of Man for ages 12 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.
Night of Man has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Night of Man belongs to these categories: Wargame, Science Fiction, and Modern Warfare. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Dice Rolling, and Square Grid. 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 Night of Man are: Mark H. Walker. 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 Night of Man 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.