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Spider-Man
2002
Rules assistance for Spider-Man
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- 2–6 players
- 90 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.2/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Spider-Man
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Spider-Man is a board game released in 2002 for 2–6 players, 90 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Christophe Boelinger and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers.
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About the game
Who doesn't know of Spider-man, the cult comic book superhero? Who hasn't wished he too could be bitten by a radio-active spider? The next best thing is this board game, where you get to play the super-hero or a nemesis of his! In this war between Good and Evil, the prize is control of New-York. You can play Spider-man, Doctor Octopus, the Green Goblin, the Rhino, Electro, Venom, Scorpio, the Vulture or the Lizard. Each Super-Villain has is own unique set of super-powers which he'll use to accomplish missions and terrorize New York.
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Tilsit
Questions and answers
Spider-Man supports 2–6 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 Spider-Man is 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 Spider-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.
Spider-Man 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.
Spider-Man belongs to these categories: Comic Book / Strip and Movies / TV / Radio theme. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers. 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 Spider-Man are: Christophe Boelinger. 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 Spider-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.