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Wreck and Ruin
2019
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- 2–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 3.0/5
For 2 players
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Wreck and Ruin is a board game released in 2019 for 2–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mark McKinnon (II) and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Tile Placement.
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About the game
Wreck and Ruin is a vehicle miniature board game, set in the not-too distant future of a post-apocalyptic world. 2-4 players can choose between four factions and make up their convoy from the four classes of vehicles available. scouts are fast and can shoot on the move but are weak, buggies can repair other vehicles. wreckers are powerful vehicles designed to crush their opponents. big rigs are slow but have strong attacks and can soak up damage and still keep going too! The game is played on a series of tiles which allows for different challenges each time you play. Fight for control over salvage sites placed on the map, counting as victory points but also provide salvage cards Each player has action points that they use to move, repair, shoot, or ram their opponents. tactical positioning affects how many dice you roll, improving your chances of success. Salvage cards can be bought or found, special equipment which can help you in your moment of need. as well as your enemies the world is equally dangerous, event cards affect the entire board and can hinder your plans, and on the rare occasion also help you!
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Publishers
- (Self-Published)
- Dream Big Games
Questions and answers
Wreck and Ruin 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 Wreck and Ruin is 60–90 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 Wreck and Ruin 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.
Wreck and Ruin has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Wreck and Ruin belongs to these categories: Fighting, Wargame, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Tile Placement. 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 Wreck and Ruin are: Mark McKinnon (II). 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 Wreck and Ruin 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.