Button Men
Published 1999
This game gained a quick following after one of the major gaming conventions of 1999. It features several characters, represented on actual stickpin buttons, that each have a unique allowance of polyhedral dice. These dice endow each character with fairly unique combat abilities. Players roll the dice against each other and take their opponents' dice as casualties. The object of the game is take out the most die 'sides' during the combat. It's quite simple, quite inventive, and deeper than it would seem at first.
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Game Info
- Players
- 2 Players
- Time
- 5 min
- Weight
- Light-Medium — 1.52/5
- Year
- 1999
- BGG Rating
- 6.37
- BGG Rank
- #5928
- Min Age
- 10+
Frequently Asked Questions
Button Men is designed for exactly 2 players.
A typical game of Button Men takes about 5 minutes.
Button Men has a complexity rating of 1.52/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Button Men is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Button Men has a rating of 6.37/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 836 ratings. It is ranked #5928 overall.
Button Men was designed by James Ernest. It was published in 1999.