- BGG rating
- 8.6
Terminator Genisys: Fall of Skynet
- 1–5 players
- 90–240 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,169
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance
2018
Rules assistance for Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–4 players
- 90–120 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance
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Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance is a board game released in 2018 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Thomas M. Gofton, Aron Murch, and Josh Derksen and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement.
Expansions
About the game
Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance is a cooperative tactical board game for 1-4 players where you play as the leaders of the Resistance, liberating humankind from the clutches of the machines. Use the mission guide to select your scenario or play through in campaign mode. Build the modular map and select your favorite resistance hero before engaging the terminators in a battle for survival. Roll dice and allocate them to abilities, weapons, movement and more. Keep pressing on toward the next waypoint but don’t get overrun by the machines. —description from the publisher
Mechanics
Publishers
- Galápagos Jogos
- Gen-X Games (GenX)
- Grimspire
- Black Book Éditions
- Wyrd Edizioni
- River Horse (Europe) Ltd
- Lynnvander Studios
Questions and answers
Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance supports 1–4 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 Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance is 90–120 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 Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance 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.
Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance has a complexity rating of 2.6 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.
Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Miniatures, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling, Tile Placement, and Grid Movement. 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 Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance are: Thomas M. Gofton, Aron Murch, and Josh Derksen. 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 Terminator Genisys: Rise of the Resistance 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.