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Core Runner

Core Runner

amesGames · 2019
115–60 min18+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.3 BGG36Couples
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In the not too distant future World War III has obliterated civilization into ruins. Devastated cities fester as pits of technological decay. Violent tribalism is the new world order.

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In the not too distant future World War III has obliterated civilization into ruins. Devastated cities fester as pits of technological decay. Violent tribalism is the new world order. Yet even outcasts can survive... if they provide a service. In Core Runner you are one such outcast, and you've just gotten wind of a very lucrative proposition. Now you'll traverse an extremely harsh district, seeking an unusual bounty for a high payoff. But your run will constantly be threatened by rivals, cybernetic hazards, and old world perils. Can YOU survive the danger of Rise City's insidious Industrial District? Many have tried, many have died. And you've never had a run like this.

Core Runner is a free single player non-linear cyberpunk adventure. Its exploratory gameplay consists of variable interactive fiction implementing unique dice mechanics. Core Runner offers very high replayability; 36 special events offer a total of over 120 different outcomes leading into 11 unique endings.

To play Core Runner you will need the Rule Book PDF, Event Book PDF, and Tracking Sheet PDF, all available from the Files download area below.

—description from the publisher

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating5.3 / 10
Vibe
Couples
Language dependence
Extensive text — heavy translation needed
Play time
15–60 min
Players
1
Recommended age
18+ yrs
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Q1How much does Core Runner cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Core Runner cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Core Runner?
Core Runner is a adventure game, for 1 players, taking ~15–60 minutes, featuring dice rolling. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Core Runner — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Core Runner support?
Core Runner is played by 1 players.
Q5How long does a game of Core Runner take?
A game of Core Runner takes about 15–60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Core Runner for?
Core Runner is recommended from age 18.
Q7How complex is Core Runner?
Core Runner has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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