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The End Is Nigh
2017
Rules assistance for The End Is Nigh
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 15–20 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for The End Is Nigh
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The End Is Nigh is a board game released in 2017 for 2–6 players, 15–20 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Jacob Chaney, Sam Schirmer, and Austin Bennett and its main mechanics are Memory, Cooperative Game, and Voting.
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About the game
Well, the crazies finally got one right. The end is nigh, and they called it. A two-mile wide asteroid will strike Earth at midnight, wiping out humanity… just like they predicted. You were one of the lucky ones to secure your spot in a bunker, ensuring your own survival. Some late-comers aren’t so lucky, though. You need to determine who stays and who goes. There are rumors of cult members infiltrating and sabotaging bunkers to fulfill their doomsday prophecy. Choose wisely! In The End Is Nigh, players have twelve turns to weed out the cultists among the on-trial refugees. On your turn, you must question a refugee to learn more about them, inform your associates of your findings, and then cast your vote for exile. Beware though! Some of the refugees have effects that can interfere with your investigation, and after being questioned, refugees will remain “exhausted” for a turn, preventing the next player from questioning them. When the clock strikes 6, the refugee with the most exile markers is turned away from the bunker. Questioning then continues until 12, when the second refugee is cast out. If even one cultist manages to makes it inside, humanity is doomed. Who will you vote for?
Mechanics
Publishers
- Mystic Ape Games
Questions and answers
The End Is Nigh 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 The End Is Nigh is 15–20 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 The End Is Nigh for ages 13 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.
The End Is Nigh has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
The End Is Nigh belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Memory, Cooperative Game, and Voting. 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 The End Is Nigh are: Jacob Chaney, Sam Schirmer, and Austin Bennett. 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 The End Is Nigh 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.