- BGG rank
- BGG #12,633
- BGG rating
- 6.9
Rambo: The Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 60 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2020
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,662
- BGG rating
- 5.7
Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood
2020
Rules assistance for Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1 player
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.6/5
Rules assistant for Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood
For 1 player
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Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood is a board game released in 2020 for 1 player, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Christopher Batarlis and Stephen Cooper and its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Action Points.
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About the game
The year is 1981, and you’re John Rambo, just returned home from Vietnam to a country you don’t recognize. You have no friends and no place to live. You wander into the wrong town just looking for something to eat... and now you’re fighting for your life! In Rambo the Board Game: First Blood, you become Rambo and make all the critical choices and alter the outcomes of your favorite 80’s action movie, First Blood! This isn’t a typical board game. It’s a solo narrative game experience unlike any you’ve ever played before! On your turn you'll choose a stance from your character sheet which gives you your actions, movement, and any other special abilities. You'll also be able to use unique gear and tactics cards to help you on your journey. This game is fully dice-less, so it's all about the narrative story and your tactical choices in this "Choose your own adventure-like game" A highly thematic, story-filled, tactical game where the fate of Rambo lies in your hands. Remember, one thing if you play this game... a good supply of body bags! Nothing is over! Nothing! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood supports 1 player according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood is 60–90 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 Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood for ages 14 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.
Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood 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.
Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Solo / Solitaire Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, and Action Points. 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 Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood are: Christopher Batarlis and Stephen Cooper. 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 Rambo: The Board Game – First Blood 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.