
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – 4th Survivor Expansion
- 1–4 players
- 30–90 min
- 2018

2019
Rules assistance for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
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Resident Evil 2: The Board Game is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 90–120 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Richard Loxam, Mat Hart, and Sherwin Matthews and its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Action Points, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
Resident Evil 2 is a cooperative board game where you play as the characters and scenarios from the hit video game from Capcom. Fight iconic monsters such as the Licker and use characters like Leon, Claire, or Tofu. Travel from the police station to the underground Umbrella Laboratory while you uncover the secrets and escape from Raccoon City!
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game 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 Resident Evil 2: The Board Game is 90–120 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 Resident Evil 2: The Board Game 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.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game belongs to these categories: Horror, Zombies, and Video Game Theme. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Action Points, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven. 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 Resident Evil 2: The Board Game are: Richard Loxam, Mat Hart, and Sherwin Matthews. 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 Resident Evil 2: The Board Game 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.