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
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2
OK
3
REC
4
BEST
5
REC
6
REC
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Publisher
B&B Games Studio
Designer
Floyd Lu
Artist
Erik Carpenter, Sherwin Mina
Community
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459owners
51wishlist
5want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
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.