# Fugitive (Second Edition)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.4
- **BGG Rank**: #3372
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 5-20 min
- **Weight**: 1.62 / 5
- **Designers**: Tim Fowers
- **Artists**: Ryan Goldsberry
- **Publishers**: Fowers Games, BoardM Factory
- **Categories**: Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction, Number, Spies / Secret Agents
- **Mechanics**: Deduction, Hand Management, Hidden Movement, Memory, Secret Unit Deployment, Turn Order: Role Order, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
A quick cat-and-mouse duel that tests your memory and bluffing. Ideal for couples or friends who enjoy tense, easy-to-learn deduction games.Tense and fast deductionEasy to learn and playGreat for two playersQuality componentsRequires good memoryDirect conflictLow replayability without variationsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Fugitive (Second Edition) is that quick and tense card game you and your friend will love. Think of it as a cat-and-mouse chase where one of you is the fugitive trying to escape town, while the other is the relentless agent hot on their heels. The gameplay is super easy to pick up: the fugitive plays cards face down, trying to plot a safe path to freedom. Meanwhile, the agent must guess which cards those are to flip them over and, hopefully, catch the scoundrel. If all cards are revealed, it's game over, the fugitive has been caught!

This new edition brings some cool changes. One of them is that if the fugitive doesn't play a 'hideout' card, they can draw an extra card from the lowest pile that still has cards. Oh, and forget the old event system; there's now a new system called SHIFT, which helps to balance things out, especially if players have different skill levels. It's a game that tests your memory, your bluffing skills, and your deduction, all in matches that barely take any time at all. Perfect for those who enjoy a fast-paced, strategic duel without the hassle.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Fugitive?
Fugitive is an exclusively two-player game.

### How long does a game session last?
Games are quite fast, typically lasting between 5 and 20 minutes.

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
No, the rules are quite simple and easy to grasp, ideal for those who want something quick and straightforward.

### What is the objective of the game?
One player (the fugitive) tries to escape town by playing cards secretly, while the other (the agent) tries to guess and reveal these cards to capture them.

### What changed in the Second Edition?
The main change is the SHIFT system, which replaces the old events and helps balance the game, along with a small alteration to the fugitive's card draw rule.

### Do I need a good memory to play?
Yes, memory is a key component, as you need to remember where cards were played and which ones have already been revealed.

### Is it more of a strategy or luck game?
It's a mix. There's luck in the card draw, but strategy lies in how the fugitive plays their cards and how the agent deduces and uses their actions.