
- BGG rank
- BGG #923
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Smash Up: Awesome Level 9000
- 2 players
- 45 min
- Complexity 2.1/5
- 2013

Rules assistance for Замес: Русы против ящеров (Smash Up: Lizards Must Die)
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Замес: Русы против ящеров (Smash Up: Lizards Must Die) is an expansion for Smash Up released in 2024 for 2–4 players, 45 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Paul Peterson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That.
The wicked Lizards have invaded our native land. It's time to show them who the real Rus' People are! About the expansion Замес: Русы против ящеров ("Smash Up: Lizards Must Die"): This box is full of heroic spirit, because 2 new factions collided inside it: the legendary Rus' People and the formidable Lizards! Yes, yes, you've definitely seen these guys somewhere, and now they're ready to come together in an uncompromising Smash Up with each other. Tip over a cup of Baikal water, and off you go! Combine the Rus' People with the Bear Cavalry, and the Lizards with the Kaiju. Or make an unexpected alliance of the Lizards with the Rus' People and send them to fight other factions! Show your enemies how the slavonic clamp by balls is made! —description from the publisher (translated) ••• Ящеры нечестивые на землюшку родную вторглись. Самое время показать им, кто такие настоящие русы! О дополнении: От этой коробки так и пышет богатырским духом, ведь внутри неё столкнулись 2 новые фракции: легендарные русы и грозные ящеры! Да, да, вы точно где-то видели этих ребят, и вот теперь они готовы сойтись в бескомпромиссном "Замесе" друг с другом. Опрокиньте чарку водицы байкальской, и понеслась! Объедините русов с казаками, а ящеров с кайдзю. Или заключите неожиданный союз ящеров с русами и отправьте их бороться с другими фракциями! Покажите своим недругам, как делается славянский зажим яйцами! —описание от издателя
Замес: Русы против ящеров (Smash Up: Lizards Must Die) 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 Замес: Русы против ящеров (Smash Up: Lizards Must Die) 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 Замес: Русы против ящеров (Smash Up: Lizards Must Die) 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.
Замес: Русы против ящеров (Smash Up: Lizards Must Die) belongs to these categories: Fantasy, Humor, and Expansion for Base-game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Take That. 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 Замес: Русы против ящеров (Smash Up: Lizards Must Die) are: Paul Peterson. 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 Замес: Русы против ящеров (Smash Up: Lizards Must Die) as an expansion for Smash Up. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Smash Up to use it. Check that your edition of Smash Up is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.