# Relic Runners

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2013
- **BGG Rating**: 6.6
- **BGG Rank**: #2997
- **Players**: 2-5 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 40-80 min
- **Weight**: 2.14 / 5
- **Designers**: Matthew Dunstan
- **Artists**: Cyrille Daujean, Julien Delval
- **Publishers**: Days of Wonder
- **Categories**: Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Network and Route Building, Pick-up and Deliver, Point to Point Movement, Set Collection, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
If you enjoy an exploration adventure with route building and treasure hunting, Relic Runners might be your next find! It's a game that rewards planning and resource optimization.Engaging route buildingClever resource managementUnique player powersCaptivating adventure themeMovement can be restrictiveInitial learning curveToken luck involvedRECOMMENDED

## Description
In Relic Runners, the jungle hides secrets, and you're one of the boldest adventurers eager to unearth valuable relics! Each player takes on the role of an explorer with an intriguing past – perhaps a retired professor or a former military captain – all with the same goal: to accumulate the most victory points by digging up treasures. 

To achieve this, you'll need to chart clever routes across the board, connecting temples and ruins. But watch out for your supplies! Your movement is limited by rations, so planning well is essential. The good news is that you can mark paths to facilitate your future expeditions, making access to relics easier. 

Your explorer's toolkit can also get a boost! With three possible upgrades, you unlock unique advantages and rule-bending abilities to get ahead in the jungle. When you visit a temple, you take a token that can yield immediate points or bonuses. When the last token from a temple is collected, a valuable relic appears, waiting for the quickest and most strategic explorer. Collecting sets of different relics yields many points, and creating long routes and traveling along them also rewards you. Pack your bags, sharpen your machete, and let the treasure hunt begin!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for 2 players?
For 2 players, the game time usually ranges between 40 and 60 minutes, depending on familiarity with the rules.

### Is the game too complex for beginners?
Relic Runners has a medium weight (2.13/5 on BGG). The basic rules are accessible, but mastering the strategies might take a few plays.

### How many players can participate?
The game is for 2 to 5 players, allowing for both more strategic duels and more chaotic games with larger groups.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to be the player with the most victory points at the end of the game, primarily obtained by collecting relics and building routes.

### Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Interaction is indirect, focusing on competing for resources and routes on the board, but there is no direct combat between explorers.

### Is it a good game for those who like adventure and exploration themes?
Absolutely! The theme of archaeology and jungle exploration is well-represented and satisfactorily complements the mechanics.

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