
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,509
- BGG rating
- 8.1
Resident Evil 3: The Board Game
- 1–4 players
- 60–90 min
- Complexity 2.4/5
- 2021

Rules assistance for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – The Retro Pack
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 – The Retro Pack is an expansion for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game released in 2018 for 1–4 players and 30–90 minutes per game. Its main mechanics are Cooperative Game, Action Points, and Campaign / Battle Card Driven.
The Retro Pack is for the old-school Resident Evil fans out there, recreating the artwork and style for each of the item, enemy, and character cards to appear as they did in the classic video game. It also includes a series of additional iconic tiles and scenario items to customize your play experience. If you’re a series veteran who played the game the first time around and want to indulge your nostalgia for the good old days, then this expansion is definitely for you! —description from the publisher
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – The Retro Pack 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 – The Retro Pack is 30–90 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.
Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – The Retro Pack has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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 – The Retro Pack 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 catalogue lists Resident Evil 2: The Board Game – The Retro Pack as an expansion for Resident Evil 2: The Board Game. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Resident Evil 2: The Board Game to use it. Check that your edition of Resident Evil 2: The Board Game is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.