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Disaster on Everest
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Disaster on K2
2011
Rules assistance for Disaster on K2
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 1.9/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Disaster on K2
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Disaster on K2 is a board game released in 2011 for 1–2 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Tom Decker and its main mechanics are Pick-up and Deliver and Chit-Pull System.
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About the game
As an internationally renowned expedition leader, you are anxious to gain prestige by leading a group of high profile climbers from your country to the top of the most difficult peak in the world, K2. Play solitaire or compete against another player to lead your nation's team of expert climbers to the summit of K2 and back down safely against the elements and events that portend disaster on the mountainside. Or take on the challenge of climbing both Everest and K2 in the campaign game by adding VPG’s Disaster on Everest. Your decisions will determine if you can survive the Disaster on K2! Game Data: Complexity: 3 on a 9 scale Solitaire Suitability: 9 on a 9 scale Scale: approximately 1 hour of real time; individual clients and guides. Game Components: • One 6-page full color rules booklet • One 8.5" x 16.5" game map • 28 5/8" two-sided round markers • 54 3/4" two-sided square counters
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Questions and answers
Disaster on K2 supports 1–2 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 Disaster on K2 is 60 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 Disaster on K2 for ages 13 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.
Disaster on K2 has a complexity rating of 1.9 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.
Disaster on K2 belongs to these categories: Sports. Its main mechanics are Pick-up and Deliver and Chit-Pull System. 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 Disaster on K2 are: Tom Decker. 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 Disaster on K2 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.