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Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape
2015
Rules assistance for Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30–45 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape
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Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape is a board game released in 2015 for 1–5 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Brent Howland and its main mechanics are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
In Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape you take the role of a group of prisoners plotting their escape. Carefully gather materials to create unique items that are needed to execute escape plans. Each item has a special ability which will help you along the way. But be careful as you collect items from rooms around the prison as the guards can catch you! Summary of play in six steps: Step 1: Roll and Place Prisoner Dice A player begins his turn by rolling a six sided die. Depending on the value rolled he must then place that die on a placement card that is less than or equal to that value. Since there can only be one die per placement there is a possibility that he will be unable to place his die due to another player being there or that space being patrolled by a guard, if that is the case he will temporarily lose that die. Step 2: Take Action on Placement Card After landing on a placement card the player then takes the action associated with that card. Some placements will allow you to collect materials while others let you steal from other players. Step 3: Use Material Cards to Craft Items Anytime during a players turn they may take two material cards to create a crafted item. Each crafted item has a special ability which helps throughout the game. Some crafted items will alter dice rolls while others make it easier to escape. Step 4: Gather the Items for an Escape Plan There will be a handful of escape plans that are available for everyone to utilize. Use the escape plans available as a guide on what combination of crafted items you should be creating. Once you have collected the required items needed (2-4 depending on the type of escape plan) you can execute that escape. Step 5: Execute an Escape Plan In order to successfully escape the player must draw the required success cards needed (Depending on the type of escape plan) one by one. This number is indicated on the escape plan. You may back out at any time but if you fail then you will lose all the items you used during that attempt. Step 6: Escape with Two Prisoners The first player to escape with two prisoners wins the game
Editions
- Jailbreakers: Plan Your EscapeenQullus Games2015
Designers
Publishers
- Qullus Games
Questions and answers
Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape supports 1–5 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 Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape is 30–45 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 Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape 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.
Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
The main mechanics of Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape are Set Collection, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling. Mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns, such as rolling dice, drafting cards or placing workers. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you enjoyed Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape and want something comparable.
The credited designers of Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape are: Brent Howland. 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 Jailbreakers: Plan Your Escape 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.