- BGG rank
- BGG #14,516
- BGG rating
- 6.7
24h
- 2–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.8/5
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #16,480
- BGG rating
- 8.0
Go Ahead Punk!
2024
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- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.3/5
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Go Ahead Punk! is a board game released in 2024 for 1–4 players, 60–90 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Mark Prentice and its main mechanics are Roles with Asymmetric Information and Hidden Movement.
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About the game
1970's San Francisco. A City Under Siege. A Maniac Sniper is on the loose: Codename – Stinger. Killing at random, he doesn’t want money. He’s enjoying himself. Standing in his way, three of SFPD’s finest. Their task, to close the net while there’s still time. They must stop the killing or, as a last resort, prevent his escape. Inspired by classic 70’s cop cinema, Go Ahead Punk is a One vs All hidden movement game of cat and mouse stealth and all guns blazing action! One player takes on the role of the Sniper using hidden movement to sneak around the streets of San Francisco. The cards he draws will determine where he has access to take a shot before making his escape. The other players take on the role of the cops, using their individual skills to help track down Stinger. Brannigan - the uncompromising cop with a powerful 44 magnum, Johnson - the combat specialist with the ability to re-roll dice and Lacey - the intel specialist with an instinct for playing the right hunch. When the cops find Stinger, combat breaks out as they try to take him down. From six-shooter to rocket launcher, players use whatever weapons they've been able to lay their hands on. If the cops exhaust their health, they're taken to the ER to heal. (no player elimination) Stinger must complete 3 hit's and escape the city to win, but if he runs out of health, it's victory for SFPD!
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Publishers
- Next Dimension Games
Questions and answers
Go Ahead Punk! supports 1–4 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 Go Ahead Punk! is 60–90 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 Go Ahead Punk! 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.
Go Ahead Punk! has a complexity rating of 2.3 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.
Go Ahead Punk! belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme, Deduction, and Murder / Mystery. Its main mechanics are Roles with Asymmetric Information and Hidden Movement. 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 Go Ahead Punk! are: Mark Prentice. 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 Go Ahead Punk! 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.