
Escape from New York
A board game by David "Zeb" Cook, Harold Johnson
2-4 2-4
20-60 minutes Simple
Set Collection, Card Drafting, Sudden Death Ending, Area Movement, Card Play Conflict Resolution, Dice Rolling, Race, Lose a Turn, Player Elimination, Movement Points, Events, Pick-up and Deliver, Roll / Spin and Move
Fighting, Adventure, Science Fiction, Wargame, Movies / TV / Radio theme
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Description
In Escape from New York, you'll embark on a thrilling adventure set in a sci-fi world inspired by the classic movie. This game is all about speed and strategy, as 2 to 4 players compete to be the first to escape the treacherous streets of a post-apocalyptic New York City. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, you'll be diving into the action in no time, navigating through the city, avoiding obstacles, and battling against your opponents. The gameplay is fast-paced, lasting anywhere from 20 to 60 minutes, and features a mix of area movement, card play, and dice rolling, keeping you on your toes. As you pick up and deliver items, collect sets, and try to outmaneuver your foes, the tension builds, and the game can end in a sudden death, adding an extra layer of excitement to this classic game from 1981.
