
- BGG rank
- BGG #1,986
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Cosmic Frog
- 2–6 players
- 45–90 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2020

2024
Rules assistance for Worms: The Board Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
For 2 players

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Worms: The Board Game is a board game released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Tamsin Caesar and Matt Gilbert and its main mechanics are Take That, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up.
With a super-engaging blend of fun, strategy and luck – Worms is an absolute blast, and one of those ‘just one more game’ experiences that are amazing to enjoy with friends and family. Featuring a hex-based landscape that your Worms will move around, collecting crates, dodging mines, and getting into position with the right weapon at the right time to unleash total tabletop hilarity on your foes. Keep your team alive, whittle down the opposition, and win the day! We have classic weapons, supplies, a destructible landscape, oil barrels, wind, and should the game go on long enough…one of several sudden death cards will be waiting at the bottom of the deck… And of course, we have our Worms! These are some of the most downright fun miniatures we’ve ever had the privilege to work on, and they’re full of charm and humor. —description from the publisher
Worms: The Board Game supports 2–6 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 Worms: The Board Game is 45 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 Worms: The Board Game for ages 10 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.
Worms: The Board Game has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
Worms: The Board Game belongs to these categories: Fighting and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Take That, Dice Rolling, and Variable Set-up. 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 Worms: The Board Game are: Tamsin Caesar and Matt Gilbert. 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 Worms: The Board 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.