
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,827
- BGG rating
- 6.5
BANG!
- 4–7 players
- 20–40 min
- Complexity 1.6/5
- 2002

2024
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Ring of Chaos is a board game released in 2024 for 3–6 players, 60–120 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Matthew Lillard, Bill Rehor, Charlie Rehor, Paul Shapiro, and Jon Ciccolini and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination.
Welcome to a world of adventure, strategy, and chaos! In the depths of an ancient temple, the all-powerful Ring of Chaos beckons. Assemble your party of four adventurers, each bestowing unique cards and powers, for they are your key to strength and survival. Engage in a race against rivals and perilous temple guardians, where every decision counts and strategy reigns supreme. Will you harness the Ring's power to summon the Gods of Chaos, or eliminate all competition to stand victorious? Each player commands a group of 4 heroes in a race to find the Ring of Chaos. There are ways to win the game: Gather all 11 Summoning Points or be the last player with a hero still alive. With multiple paths to triumph, Ring of Chaos offers fast-paced, competitive gameplay. Embark on this epic quest, seize the Ring, and control the chaos that awaits! —description from the designer
Ring of Chaos supports 3–6 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 Ring of Chaos is 60–120 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 Ring of Chaos 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.
Ring of Chaos has a complexity rating of 2.2 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.
Ring of Chaos belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Player Elimination. 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 Ring of Chaos are: Matthew Lillard, Bill Rehor, Charlie Rehor, Paul Shapiro, and Jon Ciccolini. 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 Ring of Chaos 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.