The Refuge: A Race for Survival

B&B Games Studio · Board game · 2016
8.0 Ludopedia 6.4 BGG 2–6 · best 4 5–60 min Weight 1.3/5
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8.0 rating Ludopedia
6.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

For fans of strategy and zombies, The Refuge is an exciting race full of twists and turns.

Highlights
  • Dynamic and quick to learn
  • Varied and engaging mechanics
  • Flexible duration
Keep in mind
  • Mastering the game can take time
  • Depends on players' skills
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About the game

What you do in a play session

The Refuge: A Race for Survival is a post-apocalyptic strategy game where you must survive hordes of zombies while racing to reach the safe refuge. The goal is simple: be the first to reach the refuge, but beware, as each move can activate tiles with special effects that may help or hinder your journey. With mechanics like area majority/influence, area movement, and pattern recognition, the game offers a dynamic and challenging experience. Learning the rules is quick, but mastering the strategies can take some time. The game duration varies greatly, from 5 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the players' skills. It's guaranteed fun for zombie and strategy fans!

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Best player count

BGG community vote

2–6 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST
5 REC
6 REC

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Game details

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Publisher B&B Games Studio
Designer Floyd Lu
Artist Erik Carpenter, Sherwin Mina

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459owners
51wishlist
5want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

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5 questions
How many players can play?
From 2 to 6 players.
What is the average game duration?
From 5 minutes to 1 hour, depending on the players' skills.
Is it hard to learn the rules?
No, the rules are simple and can be learned in less than 5 minutes.
Does the game have a lot of text dependency?
No, there is little text and it is easily memorizable.
Who is it recommended for?
For fans of zombies and strategy games.