Chainsaw Warrior

Games Workshop Ltd. · Board game · 1987
— Ludopedia 5.9 BGG 1 · best 1 Solo 60 min Weight 1.9/5
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy a nail-biting solo challenge and have less than an hour to spare, Chainsaw Warrior is for you! It's you against the clock and a horde of monsters.

Highlights
  • Tense race against time
  • Pure solo experience
  • Immersive horror theme
  • Quick, crucial decisions
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Dice luck can frustrate
  • Can be very difficult
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Prepare for a race against time in Chainsaw Warrior! In 2032, a dimensional warp opens in New York City, spewing forth bizarre creatures and threatening to swallow the entire metropolis. You are the last hope: a Special Forces veteran called out of retirement for a suicide mission. Equipped with the latest high-tech armaments, your task is to infiltrate the lair of the malevolent entity known as Darkness and defeat him within exactly 60 minutes. Fail, and New York will be destroyed.

This is a strictly solo game, where you face not only the monsters and dangers lurking in each card but also the relentless ticking clock. Each turn, you advance through a deck of cards representing the path to the heart of the enemy's domain, revealing enemies, traps, and challenges that will test your courage and your decisions. Dice rolls dictate success or failure in many actions, adding that dose of tension that only a game against time can provide.

With a strong language dependency, the game requires you to understand what's happening on each card to make the best decisions. It's an intense experience, demanding nerves of steel and good planning to manage to save the city before time runs out. If you enjoy challenging solo games with a horror theme and a direct action feel, Chainsaw Warrior might be your cup of tea. But be warned: the pressure is real, and victory is hard-won!

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Game details

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Digital Implementations: VASSAL Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Players: Solitaire Only Card Games Players: Solitaire Only Games
Publisher Games Workshop Ltd.
Designer Stephen Hand
Artist Brett Ewins, Chris Baker, Colin Dixon, Dave Andrews, John Blanche

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Frequently Asked Questions

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7 questions
How many players can play Chainsaw Warrior?
Chainsaw Warrior is strictly a 1-player game. It's you against the clock and the monsters!
How long does a game take?
A complete game lasts exactly 60 minutes. The game is a race against time!
Is the game very difficult?
Yes, Chainsaw Warrior is known for being a very challenging game. You need luck, strategy, and nerves of steel to win.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a high language dependency. The cards contain essential information for gameplay that needs to be understood.
What are the main components of the game?
The game uses a deck of cards representing the path and challenges, markers, and dice to resolve actions and conflicts.
Who would you recommend Chainsaw Warrior to?
We recommend it for players who enjoy solo games with horror and sci-fi themes, and who don't mind a high level of challenge and pressure.
Are there any expansions?
Yes, there is the 'Life & Death & An American Chainsaw' expansion, which adds more content and challenges to the base game.

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