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The Brigade (2018)

2–4 players · 20–40 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.8 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
20–40 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.8/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 8+ who like adventure games — medium-light complexity, plays in 20–40 min.

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The Brigade board game box cover

About The Brigade

Welcome to Tinderbox! ...sorry about the weather... The city of Tinderbox has, rather predictably, caught fire. Although no-one has formally admitted responsibility, a large fire storm has appeared above the Pyromancers University and fireballs are raining down on the city. As such it’s a good time to be a firefighter, if being a hero is your thing. In The Brigade you control rival firehouses offering protection to the good citizens of Tinderbox. The aim of the game is …

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AdventureFantasyTerritory Building

Mechanics: Action Points, Area Majority / Influence, Modular Board, Pick-up and Deliver, Set Collection · Designer: Ben Hoban, Alex Wynnter

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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The Brigade FAQ

How many players is The Brigade?
The Brigade plays with 2–4 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does The Brigade take to play?
A game of The Brigade takes 20–40 min, at medium-light complexity (1.9/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is The Brigade any good?
The Brigade rates 6.8/10 from 301 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a adventure / fantasy game built around action points, area majority / influence, modular board.