# Kero

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #2539
- **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 2.06 / 5
- **Designers**: Prospero Hall, Sean Fletcher
- **Artists**: Pierô
- **Publishers**: Hurrican, Hobby Japan, Kaissa Chess & Games
- **Categories**: Dice, Real-time, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, End Game Bonuses, Events, Move Through Deck, Push Your Luck, Re-rolling and Locking, Real-Time, Set Collection, Take That, Worker Placement

## Verdict
If you enjoy fast-paced, tense, and dice-heavy games, Kero is your pick! It's a fierce two-clan battle for survival, packed with adrenaline and real-time decisions.Frantic dice rollingQuick, tense decisionsDirect player interactionUnique post-apocalyptic themeRelies on dice luckCan feel chaoticHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
In the not-so-distant future of 2471, kerosene (KERO) has become a scarce luxury, and survival hinges on who manages it best. In Kero, two rival clans battle for every drop of this precious resource in a post-apocalyptic, unforgiving world. Each player takes on the role of a clan leader, managing a camp, a tanker truck, and seven explorers.

The objective is to collect as much kerosene and other resources as possible to expand your territory and upgrade your camp, all while trying to spend as little of your own truck's fuel as possible. Victory goes to the clan that accumulates the most points, derived from cards and conquered territories.

The game unfolds over three intense rounds, with each turn being a race against time. The core mechanic involves rolling dice in real-time, using a sand timer of about 60 seconds. You can re-roll the dice as many times as you wish, locking in favorable results to gather resources and perform actions like acquiring ability cards, hiring Tuarek mercenaries, or sending explorers into new territories. Beware of the fire dice, which can burn your cards, and running out of KERO, which can cost you your entire turn!

Kero is a light, tactical, and frantic game that balances strategy and luck. Despite its grim theme, the artwork is vibrant and colorful. It offers a fast-paced experience, perfect for those who enjoy dice games with a "push your luck" element and a good dose of "take that" interaction, all within matches that last no more than 30 minutes. Prepare for quick decisions and plenty of adrenaline!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Kero?
Kero games are quite fast, typically lasting around 30 minutes.

### How many players is Kero for?
Kero is designed exclusively for 2 players, offering an intense and direct experience between opponents.

### Is the game very complicated to learn?
No, Kero is considered a light and tactical game. The core rules are easy to grasp, but the depth comes from time management and decisions under pressure.

### What components stand out in Kero?
The game comes with two custom sand timers (tanker-timers) that are essential for the real-time mechanic, as well as custom dice with icons.

### Who would you recommend Kero for?
We recommend Kero for fans of dice games, 'push your luck' and 'take that' mechanics, and those who don't mind a bit of chaos and luck. It's great for anyone looking for quick and exciting matches.

### Is the post-apocalyptic theme very dark?
The theme is post-apocalyptic, but the artwork is vibrant and colorful, which softens the theme a bit. The focus is more on the race for resources than on a scenario of total desolation.