# Perseverance: Castaway Chronicles – Episodes 1 & 2

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: #1501
- **Players**: 1-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 80-180 min
- **Weight**: 4.22 / 5
- **Designers**: Dávid Turczi, Richard Ámann, Thomas Vande Ginste, Viktor Péter, Wolf Plancke
- **Artists**: Csilla Kiskartali, István Dányi, Márton Gyula Kiss, Tamás Baranya, Villő Farkas
- **Publishers**: Mindclash Games
- **Categories**: City Building, Dice, Exploration, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Dice Rolling, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Solo / Solitaire Game, Tile Placement, Worker Placement, Worker Placement with Dice Workers

## Verdict
If you love city‑building mixed with dinosaur threats, Perseverance serves that combo with flair.Well‑integrated mechanicsHigh‑quality componentsLegacy‑free campaignSteep learning curveLong play timeRECOMMENDED

## Description
A luxurious ocean liner is torn apart by a mysterious storm and wrecks on an island ruled by massive, territorial dinosaurs. You and up to three companions must turn disaster into opportunity: erect walls, set traps, found a town and gradually win the trust of the prehistoric inhabitants. The game arrives in two episodes that can be played as stand‑alone modules or linked together as a continuous campaign. Episode 1 focuses on defending the newly founded city of Perseverance against waves of dinosaurs, using a dice‑placement system that determines who controls each zone of the board. Episode 2 sees the wall completed and the survivors venturing into the surrounding wilderness, expanding the settlement on a hex map while customizing leaders with dozens of unique skills. Core mechanics – worker placement with dice, tile placement, area majority, and dice rolling – evolve smoothly between episodes, easing the learning curve. The game supports up to four players or solo play, and contains no legacy components; the story can be replayed endlessly. With a playing time of 80‑180 minutes and a weight of 4.2, it delivers a medium‑heavy strategic experience, perfect for fans of euro‑style city‑building, dinosaur adventure, and evolving campaign narratives. High‑quality components, including dinosaur miniatures and leader tokens, give the setting a tactile presence. While the dinosaur theme is a strong draw, the abundance of strategic choices and dice‑as‑workers may overwhelm absolute beginners. Nevertheless, anyone who enjoys evolving campaigns without legacy and the challenge of building civilization in a hostile world will find much to love in Perseverance.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
1 to 4 players, with a dedicated solo mode.

### What’s the typical playing time?
Between 80 and 180 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity.

### How complex is the game?
Weight 4.2 – medium‑heavy strategy with many tactical choices and dice management.

### Does it have legacy components?
No. The campaign is fully replayable without permanent cards or boards.

### Do I need prior eurogame experience?
Not required, but knowing worker placement and dice mechanics makes things smoother.

### What languages are included?
Portuguese and English; the translation is extensive but straightforward.

### Is there a digital version?
Yes, official mods exist for TableTop Simulator and Tabletopia.

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