- BGG rating
- 6.5
Rules assistance for Critical: Foundation – Episode 0
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30 min
Rules assistant for Critical: Foundation – Episode 0
What would you like to know?
Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Critical: Foundation – Episode 0 is an expansion for Critical: Foundation – Season 1 released in 2023 30 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Role Playing and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game.
About the game
Episode 0 (available on #FreeRPGDay) sets the stage for nine 30-minute episodes, formatted like a TV show ending in a huge season finale! This unique RPG is perfect for first-time Game Masters, with its episodic pacing, immersive world, and approachable rules! —description from the publisher
Publishers
- Gigamic
- Hachette Boardgames USA
Questions and answers
The listed playing time for Critical: Foundation – Episode 0 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.
Critical: Foundation – Episode 0 belongs to these categories: Exploration, Adventure, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Role Playing and Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game. 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 catalogue lists Critical: Foundation – Episode 0 as an expansion for Critical: Foundation – Season 1. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Critical: Foundation – Season 1 to use it. Check that your edition of Critical: Foundation – Season 1 is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.