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Find the Source
2023
Rules assistance for Find the Source
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- 1–3 players
- 10–30 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.6/5
For 1 player
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Find the Source is a board game released in 2023 for 1–3 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by József Csirke and its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Deduction.
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About the game
You have 1 new message! From: unknown. "Now you're probably asking: where are you? You woke up in Free City with a new Identity. I no longer exist here. I've been disconnected. This is my last message. As of this moment, you have taken my place. You have come with a single purpose, to FIND THE SOURCE that holds us all. The path to it is filled with agents and hidden signs. But please, do not rush to your doom, if the Source's energy is recharged, we will be found again and our plan will be exposed. Soon you will find your way and all your questions will be answered. But now we have no more time... Find the Source, whatever it takes." Find the Source is a PnP (Print and Play) board game with a Roll and Write mechanic. Print out the board of your choice, grab a pencil, 3 six-sided dice and begin the adventure! Round summary Roll two d6 and choose one of them higher number: more action point, but the Source is charged lower number: less action point, but improve yourself Perform actions (Move, Fight, Hack, Collect Ammo, Activate Location) Charge the Source Each turn you use two dice to determine how many actions you have. You can use your actions to activate a location, move around, eliminate agents, search a location, get ammo and hack an area. However, the Source will generate energy depending on your actions. The more powerful the effects you activate, the more energy the system will receive. You can also upgrade your character depending on the dice and location you choose, making you more and more effective in 5 different segments of the game. You win the game by finding out which location has the Source and eliminating all agents from that location. But you will fail if you run out of health or if the Source's energy bar is fully charged. But you can't just play alone! If you print out several identical boards and each get their own dice set and pencils, up to three of you can embark on a COOPERATIVE adventure. And if you're looking for a particularly tough challenge, there's a game mode for that. Now heading to the Source! —description from designer
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Questions and answers
Find the Source supports 1–3 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 Find the Source is 10–30 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 Find the Source for ages 10 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.
Find the Source has a complexity rating of 2.6 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Find the Source belongs to these categories: Print & Play, Dice, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Area Movement, Dice Rolling, and Deduction. 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 Find the Source are: József Csirke. 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 Find the Source 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.