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Themeborne2024Alex Crispin & Thomas Pike & James Shelton

The Last of Us: Escape the Dark

1–5Players
60–120 minPlay time
14+Ages
2.4 / 5Medium
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Is it for your table?

Players
1–5players

Plays solo, or with up to 5 at the table.

Play time
60–120min
01 hr2 hr3 hr4 hr+

A full game night, start to finish.

Weight
Medium

Some meaty decisions. Best with players who game regularly. (2.4 / 5 on BGG)

Ages
14+years

Recommended for teens and adults.

Co-op: everyone wins or loses togetherHas a solo mode

About the game

The Last of Us: Escape the Dark is a card game from Themeborne, designed by Alex Crispin and Thomas Pike and James Shelton (2024). It plays 1–5 players in 60–120 minutes, for ages 14+. BoardGameGeek players rate it 7.1 out of 10 and call it medium (2.4 / 5 weight).

The Last of Us: Escape the Dark is an atmospheric survival board game set in the world of the critically acclaimed Naughty Dog™ video game franchise.

To reach safety, players must explore the treacherous landscape together, risking extreme danger to gather vital supplies - balancing the need to survive today against the need to prepare for tomorrow…

Powered by the latest evolution of the award-winning Escape the Dark™ system, it allows up to five players to experience The Last of Us™ in a whole new way.

Can you Escape the Dark?

  • BASED ON AWARD-WINNING FRANCHISES: Experience the treacherous world of The Last of Us, now a major HBO TV series and a beloved video game from Naughty Dog™, in an immersive board game format.
  • RICH, NARRATIVE GAMEPLAY: Join iconic characters like Joel and Ellie on a harrowing journey from a Quarantine Zone to Jackson, navigating through iconic locations filled with challenges.
  • DYNAMIC CHALLENGE SYSTEM: Powered by the latest evolution of the Escape the Dark™ system, featuring large, narrative-rich chapter cards that introduce complex scenarios including encounters with FEDRA agents, hunters, and the infected.
  • STRATEGIC DECISION-MAKING: Survival hinges on crafting and weapon upgrades directly inspired by the video game’s mechanics, requiring players to make strategic use of dice and item cards.
  • COLLECTOR'S ITEM: A must-have for fans with high-quality components and detailed artwork that bring the hauntingly beautiful atmosphere of The Last of Us to life. Ideal for 1-5 players, offering 60-90 minutes of engaging gameplay per session.

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