Waste Knights: Second Edition

Galakta, Elznir Games, Zvezda · Board game · 2021
1–4 · best 2 Solo 90–180 min Weight 3.0/5
7.3 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
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7.3 rating Ludopedia
7.5 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Love a post-apocalyptic romp with tons of story? Waste Knights grabs you and throws you into an Australian wasteland full of danger and choices. If you dig unfolding narratives and a survival challenge, this is your jam!

Highlights
  • Engaging, branching story
  • Immersive post-apocalyptic world
  • Choices with real impact
  • High replayability guaranteed
Keep in mind
  • High language dependency
  • Complexity can be daunting
  • Combat can be brutal
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About the game
Get ready for a post-apocalyptic adventure in Waste Knights: Second Edition! Inspired by cult cinema classics, this game throws you into dystopian Australia, devastated by disastrous corporate experiments. You and 1 to 3 friends take on the roles of tough heroes, crossing a relentless wasteland, facing bizarre storms and mutant creatures straight out of forgotten laboratories. Each journey is a story full of tough choices and strange characters, where your decisions shape the world around you. Manage scarce resources like fuel, ammo, and meds, repair your gear, and tend to wounds and radiation. Reputation is key to learning new skills, using powerful equipment, and accessing restricted areas. Travel across a modular map, discover new locations, fight dangerous enemies, and try to survive the irradiated and contaminated land. Combat, with custom dice, is fast and brutal: fight or flee? Spend ammo or risk it? Every choice has a price. The heart of the game lies in the adventures from the Book of Quests, which can be cooperative, competitive, or even split the group. Some quests follow a narrative with multiple endings, others are sandbox scenarios with challenging objectives. Your victory will depend on cunning, creativity, and sheer ferocity. With high replayability guaranteed by narrative choices and quick setup, Waste Knights is an immersive experience for those who enjoy dense stories and survival challenges.
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Components: Miniatures Country: Australia Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Theme: Post-Apocalyptic
Publisher Galakta, Elznir Games, Zvezda
Designer Marek Mydel, Paweł Szewc
Artist Aleksander Karcz, Bartek Fedyczak, Jarosław Marcinek, Michał Lechowski, Michał Teliga, Piotr Rossa, Robert Rejmak, Tomasz Ryger, Tomasz Ściolny, Tymoteusz Chliszcz
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average playtime?
A game of Waste Knights: Second Edition can take between 90 and 180 minutes, depending on the number of players and the chosen adventure.
How many players can participate?
The game is for 1 to 4 players. It works well for solo play as well as in a group.
Is the game cooperative or competitive?
It depends on the adventure! Some quests are fully cooperative, others are competitive, and some might even split the group.
Do I need to know English to play?
Yes, the game has a considerable language dependency, with lots of text on cards and in the adventure book. A good level of English or using translations is recommended.
What makes this game special?
The strong emphasis on narrative and player choices, which truly shape the game's story and world, along with the well-executed post-apocalyptic theme.
Is it a complex game?
It has moderate complexity. The basic rules are accessible, but the depth comes from the narrative choices and resource/combat management.