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Specter Ops
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RUN
2023
Rules assistance for RUN
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 10–30 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.1/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for RUN
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RUN is a board game released in 2023 for 2 players, 10–30 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Moritz Dressler and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement.
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About the game
RUN is a quick, tense, hidden movement game of cat-and-mouse. One player is the Runner, who is navigating a city skyline and using gadgets. Pursing him is the Dispatcher, who is using her helicopter and patrol cars to hunt him down. The Runner has a limited supply of movement tiles, so he'll need to plan ahead to not paint himself in a corner. Every movement also leaves clues for the Dispatcher to deduce where he went. The Dispatcher has powerful searching abilities and can call for back-up if things get tough. If the Runner gets tagged twice, the game is over. —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
RUN supports 2 players according to the catalogue. This is the publisher’s listed player count, so the game is designed for exactly that number of participants. Variants for other group sizes, if any, are described in the rulebook of your edition, so check it before setting up a different configuration.
The listed playing time for RUN is 10–30 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 RUN 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.
RUN has a complexity rating of 2.1 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.
RUN belongs to these categories: Deduction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Variable Set-up, and Grid Movement. 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 RUN are: Moritz Dressler. 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 RUN 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.