Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Easier to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
More strategic control
How it plays
How does it play?
Command magnetic infantry, vehicles, and aircraft in a compact, luck-free duel to control the center and score three stars first.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Grid Movement
Move pieces between adjacent spaces on a regular grid.
Action Points
Spend a limited allowance of points across several possible actions each turn.
Area Majority
Compete to have the strongest presence in areas that award control or points.
King of the Hill
Use King of the Hill as a recurring structure for player decisions and resolution.
Tug of War
Use Tug of War as a recurring structure for player decisions and resolution.
Read the full game description
Gruntz is a deterministic two-player battlefield game built around grid movement and rock-paper-scissors unit relationships. Infantry are slow but uniquely able to capture central control points, aircraft punish exposed formations, and anti-aircraft attachments constrain the skies. Tanks and trucks accept magnetic cannon, cargo, and support pieces that change how they fight or transport troops. With no dice or hidden draws, victory comes from formation, tempo, and anticipating the counterattack that follows every advance.
