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Wrestlenomicon
2020
Rules assistance for Wrestlenomicon
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20–45 min
- 12+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for Wrestlenomicon
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Wrestlenomicon is a board game released in 2020 for 2 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Rob Heinsoo, Dennis Detwiller, and Shane Ivey and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Pattern Movement.
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About the game
Fire Opal Games and Arc Dream Publishing bring you the grudge match to end them all: WRESTLENOMICON! Become a Great Old One and slam, smash, and obliterate your opponent. Wrestlenomicon is a throw-down to the doom. This furious card game of squicky battles sets up in seconds and plays in minutes—or longer, if tactics are your thing. This is the definition of brainy beer-and-pretzels fun, with plenty of tentacles. Each deck of cards represents a unique Great Old One. The core game includes a deck for CTHULHU—the Ageless Abomination! the South Seas Smasher!—and another for HASTUR, the insane and unspeakable force behind the King in Yellow. More Great Old Ones are coming.
Publishers
- Arc Dream Publishing
Questions and answers
Wrestlenomicon supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for Wrestlenomicon is 20–45 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 Wrestlenomicon for ages 12 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.
Wrestlenomicon has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
Wrestlenomicon belongs to these categories: Card Game, Fighting, and Humor. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Pattern Movement. 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 Wrestlenomicon are: Rob Heinsoo, Dennis Detwiller, and Shane Ivey. 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 Wrestlenomicon 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.