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Specialist Judge Spotlight – the Special Judicial Service

8th November 2022

Coming this November, Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One brings Ian Livingstone’s classic board game back to the tabletop. This new edition has been updated to offer the ultimate Judge Dredd experience, including the introduction of the brand new Specialist Judges expansion.

This optional expansion allows players to take control of one of six unique Judges from throughout the history of Judge Dredd, each with special abilities to offer new ways to approach the game.

Today we’re taking a look at the Special Judicial Service – check out the previous blogs to find out about the Cadet, the Wally Squad, and the Mechanismo.

Specialist Judge – The SJS

The SJS standee placed beside the Chief Judge standee on the Mega-City One map from Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime Fighting in Mega-City One. In front of the Judges is a Crime and Perp card, as well as the Specialist Judge ability token that reads: “Internal Affairs You may look at all the Action cards in one other player’s hand at the start of the refill phase. You win ties in combat.”

The Special Judicial Service, or SJS, stand in judgement of the Judges themselves. They ensure no-one, even the Chief Judge, is above the law.

Everyone fears the Special Judicial Service, and for good reason. They are the Judges who judge the Judges, known for the extreme methods they will go to in order to get the answers they need.

In Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One, they use their investigative skills to gain an advantage against their opponents. Their Internal Affairs ability allows them to look at all the Action cards in one other player’s hand at the start of the refill phase, helping you work out what your opponent might be planning.

As if that weren’t enough, the SJS also wins ties in combat. Don’t be surprised to see them following you around the board, watching your every move and jumping in to steal a Perp away from you!

Want to strike fear into the hearts of your opponents as the SJS in Judge Dredd: The Game of Crime-Fighting in Mega-City One? Preorder your copy today!