- BGG rating
- 8.1
Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce – 2 in 1 expansion
- 1–5 players
- 40–180 min
- Complexity 2.0/5
- 2018
- BGG rank
- BGG #9,640
- BGG rating
- 7.7
Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce
2018
Rules assistance for Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 1–5 players
- 30–240 min
- 14+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce
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Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce is a board game released in 2018 for 1–5 players, 30–240 minutes per game, and ages 14 and up. It was designed by Chris Weller, Craig E. Sawyer, and Donna Ackerson and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Modular Board.
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About the game
Description from the publisher: Escape from Dulce is the first in a trilogy of collaborative, sci-fi adventure games for 1 to 5 players. Choose from one of 8 hilariously bizarre characters, who have been imprisoned on the bottom level of the Dulce Base and have just awoken after a Cryo-Pod malfunction. The players must blast their way through a base full of self strategizing human and non-human enemies, as they attempt to traverse the seven nefarious levels of Dulce and escape to freedom. Along the way you’ll collect zany items, incredible weapons and level up your characters, while constantly working to keep the alarm from reaching critical levels and releasing the dreaded Man in Black. The game is more than just blasting enemies though, as a tale slowly unfolds in the form of story themed Encounter Cards, randomly drawn every time the players enter a new room. The story portion of the card describes the room and what happens to the players while in that room, while the business portion of the card dictates what traps or puzzles and enemies the players must overcome. The Encounter Cards create the feeling of a lived in world and allow for maximum replayability and role-play fun. Will you play as Snippy Von Bell, a two-headed mutant cow that can strap machine guns on its back, or Amelia Earhart, a pilot who disappeared in 1937 over the Pacific? Maybe you’ll meet a helpful sasquatch or have to decide if you should release an Atlantean fishman from his aquarium cell. Tentacle monsters, robot ninjas, a game of lizard man chess and even a mini black hole await you! Good luck escaping. You’re going to need it.
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Questions and answers
Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce 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 Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce is 30–240 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 Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce 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.
Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce belongs to these categories: Humor, Adventure, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Area Movement, and Modular Board. 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 Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce are: Chris Weller, Craig E. Sawyer, and Donna Ackerson. 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 Secret Unknown Stuff: Escape from Dulce 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.