# The Refuge: A Race for Survival ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2016 - **BGG Rating**: 6.4 - **BGG Rank**: #15238 - **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 4) - **Duration**: 5-60 min - **Weight**: 1.29 / 5 - **Designers**: Floyd Lu - **Artists**: Erik Carpenter, Sherwin Mina - **Publishers**: B&B Games Studio - **Categories**: Horror, Zombies - **Mechanics**: Area Majority / Influence, Area Movement, Open Drafting, Pattern Recognition ## Verdict For fans of strategy and zombies, The Refuge is an exciting race full of twists and turns.Dynamic and quick to learnVaried and engaging mechanicsFlexible durationMastering the game can take timeDepends on players' skillsRECOMMENDED ## Description 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! ## FAQ ### 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. ## Price Comparison ### Best International Offers - **BoardGamePrices.com**: $ 53.64 (https://boardgameprices.com/item/go?source=A&storeitemid=6844751&utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on BoardGamePrices: https://boardgameprices.com/item/show/27608/the-refuge-a-race-for-survival?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com