# The Reckoners

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2018
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: #1310
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 60-100 min
- **Weight**: 2.72 / 5
- **Designers**: Brett Sobol, Seth Van Orden
- **Artists**: Miguel Coimbra
- **Publishers**: Nauvoo Games
- **Categories**: Dice, Novel-based, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Dice Rolling, Push Your Luck, Re-rolling and Locking, Simultaneous Action Selection, Solo / Solitaire Game, Variable Player Powers

## Verdict
Loved Sanderson's books and want more supervillain action? The Reckoners puts you in the heroes' shoes for a tense, dice-driven cooperative fight!Challenging and thematic co-opDice rolling with strategyUnique hero powersBased on awesome booksCan get a bit chaoticRequires good communicationDice luck can be a factorHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Embark on the fight against superpowered villains in The Reckoners, a cooperative game based on Brandon Sanderson's book series! Here, you are the Reckoners, a group of ordinary humans uniting to take down the 'Epics' – individuals with extraordinary powers who use their abilities for evil. The city of New Chicago (Newcago) is under the rule of Steelheart, an invincible Epic, and it's up to you to discover his weakness and liberate the population.

The game unfolds in simulated real-time, where each player, at their own pace, rolls dice to perform actions like researching, attacking, or containing the Epics plaguing the city. You can re-roll and lock dice up to three times, seeking the perfect combination to overcome challenges. But beware, as the Epics don't stand still! Each round, they activate their devastating abilities, causing chaos and reducing the population. If the city falls, everyone loses. Communication and teamwork are crucial, as you must decide together which threats to prioritize and how to use your resources to weaken Steelheart and his henchmen.

With variable powers for each Reckoner, the game offers replayability and constant challenges. Each match is a tactical puzzle where collaboration is the key to victory. If you enjoy tense cooperative games with dice rolling, risk management, and the thrill of turning the tide at the last minute against a powerful enemy, The Reckoners is a sure bet for your table!

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime?
A game of The Reckoners typically lasts between 60 and 100 minutes, depending on the number of players and their experience.

### Can I play this game solo?
Yes! The Reckoners is designed for 1 to 6 players, with specific rules for solo play.

### Is the game difficult?
It has a medium complexity (2.71/5 on BGG), meaning it's not overly complex but requires attention and strategy to defeat the Epics.

### Do I need to read the books to play?
It's not required, but it helps to understand the universe and characters. The game explains everything you need to know.

### What happens if the Epics win?
If the Epics manage to destroy the city (by reducing the population to zero), all players lose the game.

### Is dice luck a major factor?
Dice rolling is important, but the game offers mechanics like re-rolling and locking dice, as well as cards and tokens, to mitigate luck and allow for planning.

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