Gruff: Rage of the Trolls

About this board game

Gruff: Rage of the Trolls is a tactical combat card game for 1–2 players, with games lasting about 45 minutes. Players face off with custom teams of mutated monster goats in battles shaped by positioning, timing, attacks, and counter-play.

This standalone Gruff-compatible game adds a new dimension to the series: troll Boss-Fights. Each troll presents a challenging puzzle for players to tackle individually or with a friend in cooperative mode.

Rather than relying only on direct combat, Gruff: Rage of the Trolls creates a constant state of attack and counter-play. Unique positional and timing mechanics make the moment to act an important part of every encounter, giving the game a tactical focus within its card-based battles.

• Players: 1–2
• Play time: 45 minutes
• Modes: Individual or cooperative troll Boss-Fights
• Setting: Mutated monster goats battling challenging trolls

Rage of the Trolls can be played using only the contents of its own box, making it accessible as a standalone experience. Players can also add cards from other Gruff games, allowing the trolls to be taken on with a wider range of Gruff content.

Released in 2017, Gruff: Rage of the Trolls combines tactical card combat with puzzle-like boss encounters. Whether played alone, alongside a friend, or as part of a larger Gruff collection, it focuses on tense decisions driven by position and timing.