
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,210
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Ferox
- 2 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Trash Lords: Gutter Scum
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Trash Lords: Gutter Scum is an expansion for Trash Lords released in 2020 for 3–5 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. It was designed by Ryan Sheffield and Brad Dougher and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck.
The brand-new expansion, Gutter Scum 6 new Crusties 2 new Venues A whole lot of "A.I." enemies to take-down A completely new gameplay experience that gives you the option to turn TRASH LORDS into a cooperative game in which players fight side-by-side to stop the evil Scum from taking over their town. —description from the publisher
Trash Lords: Gutter Scum supports 3–5 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 Trash Lords: Gutter Scum is 30 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 Trash Lords: Gutter Scum for ages 17 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.
Trash Lords: Gutter Scum belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Push Your Luck. 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 Trash Lords: Gutter Scum are: Ryan Sheffield and Brad Dougher. 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 Trash Lords: Gutter Scum as an expansion for Trash Lords. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Trash Lords to use it. Check that your edition of Trash Lords is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.