
- BGG rank
- BGG #10,681
- BGG rating
- 7.4
AEGIS: Combining Robot Strategy Game
- 2–6 players
- 20–120 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2018

2025
Rules assistance for Slambo!
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Slambo! is a board game released in 2025 for 2–4 players, 5–15 minutes per game, and ages 6 and up. It was designed by Ryan "The Boulder" Richford and its main mechanics are Hand Management.
Hakkeyoi, Nokotta! In this hand management game, try to force your opponent to go above 10 or below 0 to achieve a Slambo! Stay balanced or get slammed! Each card you play raises or lowers the balance by the number printed on the card. Blue cards raise it, and red cards lower it. Can you stay in the fight long enough to win? —description from the designer
Slambo! supports 2–4 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 Slambo! is 5–15 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 Slambo! for ages 6 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.
Slambo! has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Slambo! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Sports. Its main mechanics are Hand Management. 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 Slambo! are: Ryan "The Boulder" Richford. 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 Slambo! 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.