
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,427
- BGG rating
- 6.5
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- 2–8 players
- 10–30 min
- Complexity 1.0/5
- 2018

2021
Rules assistance for Outrun
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Outrun is a board game released in 2021 for 2–6 players, 10–60 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Szymon Stuglik, Ian Barrow, and Paul Hunter and its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Real-Time.
It's Halloween in 2050 at a fancy dress party at the monster movie museum. You and your friends are at the party when a freak lightning storm makes one of the realistic movie monsters come to life! It's chasing you! But you don't have to outrun it - just each other! Outrun is a competitive card game that pits you against your fellow escapees. Place the movement cards in the order shown on a path card faster than the other players. Only the first one out survives! Struggling to escape? Then hinder other players with an interference card to make their escape more difficult. —description from the publisher
Outrun supports 2–6 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 Outrun is 10–60 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 Outrun for ages 8 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.
Outrun has a complexity rating of 1.0 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.
Outrun belongs to these categories: Card Game, Party Game, and Action / Dexterity. Its main mechanics are Take That, Race, and Real-Time. 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 Outrun are: Szymon Stuglik, Ian Barrow, and Paul Hunter. 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 Outrun 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.