Board Game Geek Rating: 5.57. Board Game Geek Avg Player Rating: 8.10. Players: 2 to 4. Published in 2019. This is a Kickstarter - exclusive Rookie Pledge for Alone 2nd Edition by Horrible Games. It comes with a Core Game (in a KS - exclusive box), a KS - exclusive Expansion Box, Alpha Expansion Box, Avatar Expansion, Deep Expansion, KS - exclusive Token Set, Zombicide Crossover Pack, Dice Bag, Map pack, and all unlocked stretch goals. Note that paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated otherwise. Alone is an exciting sci - fi survival horror and dungeon crawler game. A single, stranded hero takes on 1 - 3 evil masterminds. The masterminds try to stop the hero from uncovering the truth and saving his companions. The Evil players have the full scenario map hidden behind a large screen. They control in - game events to halt the Hero. The Hero can only see the map sector he's in and must explore cautiously as horrors lurk in the dark. At the end of each round, explored map parts are removed, testing the Hero's memory. The game unfolds through multiple scenarios with chapters. Each chapter has an objective for the Hero, and the Evil players aim to stop him or achieve their own goal. The outcome of each chapter affects the next. The scenarios have branching storylines adapting to players' actions. Buying Alone: Second Edition Rookie Pledge from TheGameSteward? A good portion of your money will back new Kickstarter games. Contact us at The Game Steward for purchase questions or game advice.
How to use: First, set up the game according to the components included in your package. The Evil players should take the full scenario map and place it behind the screen. The Hero gets to start in a specific sector of the map. During the game, the Evil players manage events and try to stop the Hero from reaching his objectives. The Hero explores the map one sector at a time. At the end of each round, remove the explored map sectors. Follow the scenarios and chapters to progress through the game. Each chapter has different goals for the Hero and the Evil players. Remember, the actions in one chapter will impact the next. Note: The paid add - ons from the Kickstarter Campaign are not included unless stated. If you want those additional features, you may need to purchase them separately. Maintenance: Keep the game components in a dry and clean place. After each use, make sure to put all the pieces, like the tokens, dice, and map parts, back in the box. This will help preserve the game for long - term use and keep it in good condition.
