- BGG rating
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Rulebenders: Game Brewer Theme Expansion
- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- 2022
- BGG rank
- BGG #20,343
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Rulebenders
2021
Rules assistance for Rulebenders
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 45–75 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.3/5
Rules assistant for Rulebenders
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Rulebenders is a board game released in 2021 for 2–5 players, 45–75 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tom Vandeweyer and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Embark on a fascinating adventure through multiple themes like pirates, sci-fi, fantasy, prehistoric, zombies and more in Rulebenders, a time-traveling game that twists the rules of the game (literally and figuratively) and will create a unique game experience every time you play! In the game, players choose a number of themes out of the available six, changing the character of each round as the game progresses. Players fight for control over the different rules aspects of the game, bending the rules of the game to their advantage. You have to use your wits in this unique game where the rules change as you play. As the game progresses, players collect tokens which they then convert to chips to win the game. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Maldito Games
- Lotus Frog Games
- Game Brewer
Questions and answers
Rulebenders supports 2–5 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 Rulebenders is 45–75 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 Rulebenders 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.
Rulebenders has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Rulebenders belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Zombies. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. 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 Rulebenders are: Tom Vandeweyer. 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 Rulebenders 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.