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The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness
2017
Rules assistance for The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness
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- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.5/5
Rules assistant for The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness
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The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness is a board game released in 2017 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Elias Alonso Herranz and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence.
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About the game
The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness is a game of 2 to 4 players, in which each player controls a group of unique characters who compete against each other for control of the steam technology and the secrets hidden in the Stygian Dimension. In the course of the game, the characters will have to prepare themselves, adapt and use the changing environment to overcome their enemies.
Questions and answers
The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness 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 The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness is 60–90 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 The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness 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.
The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness has a complexity rating of 2.5 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.
The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Dice Rolling, and Area Majority / Influence. 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 The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness are: Elias Alonso Herranz. 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 The Smog Riders: Dimensions of Madness 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.