
- BGG rank
- BGG #14,435
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Krosmaster: Blast
- 2–4 players
- 30 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2020

2011
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Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game is a board game released in 2011 for 2–4 players, 40 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Wojciech Chroboczynski, Łukasz Perzanowski, and Jan Cieslicki and its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Open Drafting.
Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game is a game set in the world of Wolsung – a universe where unusual ladies and gentlemen struggle to achieve power, fame and wealth. It’s a world of steam, magic, huge industrial factories and weird inventions. The game introduces you to Lyonesse – the Pearl of Cities, a city of the greatest minds and rulers of modern world. There are many powerful factions and organisations in Lyonesse of which three are included in Wolsung SSG: Ash and Oak Social Club – the union of the most influential and powerful nobles of Lyonesse; Eccentric Scientists Club – home of the strangest inventions and most brilliant minds; and Tryad of the Lotus Dragon – mysterious and deceptive gang from the distant Shang In. Gameplay of Wolsung Steampunk Strategy Game may seem a little bit complicated at first, but as you play more and more games you’ll certainly become more familiar with them. Our goal was to make an easy and intuitive set of rules, which can be easily learned and memorized, but give the players more than hundred percent satisfaction of a fair and demanding challenge. We also introduced something pretty new in tabletop games – the usage of standard card deck. It is used to minimize the luck factor of the dice and to help your heroes to do some really epic actions.. ..cause this is really what Wolsung SSG is about. Action, challenge and fun are all essentials of Wolsung SSG and things we put emphasis on when designing new rules, miniatures or terrains. Source: Publisher Blurb Wolsung SSG is miniature skirmish wargame, which uses 28mm miniatures, dice and standard dec of cards. During game players try to defeat their opponents, or fulfill specified scenario objectives. Winner claims glory and looser walks in shame to the rest of their life, or next game.
Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game 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 Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game is 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 Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game 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.
Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Wargame, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Dice Rolling and Open Drafting. 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 Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game are: Wojciech Chroboczynski, Łukasz Perzanowski, and Jan Cieslicki. 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 Wolsung Steampunk Skirmish Game 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.