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- BGG rank
- BGG #17,727
- BGG rating
- 7.1
Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition)
2024
Rules assistance for Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition)
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–2 players
- 10–20 min
- 14+
- Complexity 1.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition)
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Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition) is a board game released in 2024 for 1–2 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Gabe Barrett and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative Game.
About the game
Everyone was happily working on toys and getting ready for Christmas when all of a sudden Jack Frost and an army of minions showed up. They kidnapped Santa, scattered the elves, and are trying to ruin Christmas! Now, you’ll have to work your way through the North Pole and rescue Santa before Christmas is canceled. All while Jack Frost’s minions try to hunt you down. Take on the role of one of Santa’s elves in order to sneak your way through the North Pole, defeat Jack Frost, rescue Santa, and save Christmas. But be wary, Jack's minions are searching for you to put a premature end to your holiday heroics. Collect weapons, recruit other elves, avoid capture, and find Santa before time runs out and Christmas is ruined! What's new in the 2nd edition? An updated player board with new bonuses More dice mitigation Updated maps with new choices More balanced cards Updated hero cards with new abilities
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Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition) 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 Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition) is 10–20 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 Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition) 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.
Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition) has a complexity rating of 1.8 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.
Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition) belongs to these categories: Card Game, Dice, and Exploration. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Cooperative 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 credited designers of Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition) are: Gabe Barrett. 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 Hunted: North Pole (2nd Edition) 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.