- BGG rank
- BGG #4,959
- BGG rating
- 7.8
Puzzle Dungeon
- 1 player
- 10–20 min
- Complexity 2.2/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,469
- BGG rating
- 7.5
To the Death!
2019
Rules assistance for To the Death!
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- 1–2 players
- 20–40 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.8/5
Rules assistant for To the Death!
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To the Death! is a board game released in 2019 for 1–2 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Brian Garber and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Matching, and Solo / Solitaire Game.
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About the game
To the Death is a tactical skirmish game for one to two players. It uses hand management, action selection, draft, and area control mechanics. In To the Death, each player controls one hero from each of the four classes: Champions, Fighters, Magicians, and Menders. Each hero has three abilities and may be activated once per turn. Combining these abilities to have the maximum effect is the key to victory. The two player mode is a competitive skirmish battle between each player's heroes. The solo mode employs a two enemy decks of monsters and monster kings which battle the heroes. As monsters are defeated, they add new abilities to the undefeated monsters, including the ultra-deadly monster king. To the Death features 264 cards including: 176 heroes, 64 monsters, 44 monster kings, and 16 hero damage cards which grant heroes abilities as they fight. 190 cards were created by backers during the Kickstarter campaign. You can play 44 times without repeating any heroes or monster kings. —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
To the Death! supports 1–2 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 To the Death! is 20–40 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 To the Death! for ages 13 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.
To the Death! has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
To the Death! belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fantasy, and Fighting. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Matching, and Solo / Solitaire Game. 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 To the Death! are: Brian Garber. 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 To the Death! 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.