Escape Plan*

Escape Plan is an exciting board game where players embody thieves trying to flee the city after a successful bank heist. As the police close in, players must devise an escape route while attempting to recover hidden cash and deal with various challenges.

Gameplay Overview

  • Objective: Escape the city with the most money while outmaneuvering both the police and other players.
  • Modular Board: Players move across a city represented by a modular board, strategizing the best paths to recover their loot.
  • Interaction with Police: Players influence the police's movements while avoiding capture.
  • Use of Cards and Actions: Gameplay involves playing cards and taking actions that aid escape, engage gangs, and interact with mules and snitches.
  • Asymmetric Roles and Missions: Players have individual roles with specific missions, adding asymmetry and variety to the game.

Special Features

  • Heist Theme: Inspired by classic heist films, offering a thrilling narrative and immersive experience.
  • Strategic Depth: Players must balance the urgency of escape with the need to gather as much money as possible.
  • Player Interaction: High level of player interaction, as players can hinder each other's escape plans.
  • Asymmetric Gameplay: Unique roles and missions for each player create varied strategies and replayability.

Conclusion

Escape Plan is ideal for players who enjoy thematic, strategic board games with a narrative-driven experience. The game's blend of careful planning, tactical movement, and player interaction creates a tense and engaging atmosphere, reminiscent of a high-stakes heist movie. Whether you're outsmarting the police, competing with fellow thieves, or recovering hidden cash, Escape Plan offers a dynamic and captivating gaming experience.

Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.

  • 1 - 5 Players
  • 60 - 120 Minutes
  • 12+ years old
  • Hard to learn

We like Escape Plan so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024

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