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Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol
2020
Rules assistance for Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–6 players
- 30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.0/5
Rules assistant for Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol
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Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol is a board game released in 2020 for 3–6 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Travis R. Chance and Alara Cameron and its main mechanics are Hidden Roles.
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About the game
In Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol, detectives, citizens, and Rick Deckard compete to figure out who is a replicant posing as a human. They know that one of them is a replicant, but not even the replicant knows who they are. In this deduction game, you use your influence to meet contacts, gather information, and reveal evidence to identify the replicant. If you discover that you are the replicant, you have to scramble to conceal your identity and avoid early retirement. Will you find the replicant, or will you be retired?
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Questions and answers
Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol supports 3–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol for ages 14 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Deduction, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Hidden Roles. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol are: Travis R. Chance and Alara Cameron. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Blade Runner 2049: Nexus Protocol as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.