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- BGG rating
- 6.1
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- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2024
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- BGG #13,767
- BGG rating
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Very Bad Lands: Brachio
2024
Rules assistance for Very Bad Lands: Brachio
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- 3–6 players
- 20 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
For 3 players
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Very Bad Lands: Brachio is a board game released in 2024 for 3–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Marc Larivière and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers and Push Your Luck.
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About the game
In Very Bad Lands, you will play different Dinosaur species battling for your very survival. Disasters are a constant threat, so you’ll have to make the right choices to avoid them! On your turn, you will make a simple, yet crucial, decision: Keep your card or swap it, either with the person to your left or with the card in the middle of the table. You don’t want to have the card with the lowest number, because at the end of the round, when all cards are revealed, the Dinosaur with the lowest number loses 1 Life! Too easy? Actually, nothing was easy during the age of the Dinosaurs… Some cards have disastrous effects that turn the whole game upside down! The good news is that your Dinosaur has a special power that can help you survive, or that might push your opponents to the brink of extinction. The game ends when a Dinosaur loses all its lives, and all the others share the glorious victory! Every game promises a unique and epic gaming experience filled with dizzying highs and crushing lows… and yes, CHAOS. Will you have the wits to keep your Dinosaur alive through the effects of meteorite strikes, landslides, and droughts; or will your species be condemned to the tar-pits of history? For more fun, try mixing this box with Very Bad Lands - T-rex KEY POINTS • Twice the fun: Both Very Bad Lands boxes (T-Rex and Brachio) can be combined for even more disasters, Dinosaurs, and, of course, chaos... for up to 10 players! • One very simple choice: Keep your card or swap it? A straightforward choice to make once per turn, keeping in mind the Dinosaurs’ unique powers. • Spread chaos: Not only do the Dinosaurs’ power throw a wrench into the game’s mechanisms, but the effects of the Disasters also create chaos. • Inclusive: Perfect for 3 to 6 players, it's the ideal game for gatherings with friends and family. • Thematic immersion: Let yourselves be transported into the prehistoric world with wonderful illustrations straight from the pen of the game's designer himself: Marc Larivière! —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Very Bad Lands: Brachio supports 3–6 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 Very Bad Lands: Brachio is 20 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 Very Bad Lands: Brachio for ages 8 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.
Very Bad Lands: Brachio has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a 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.
Very Bad Lands: Brachio belongs to these categories: Card Game, Animals, and Prehistoric. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers 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 Very Bad Lands: Brachio are: Marc Larivière. 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 Very Bad Lands: Brachio 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.