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Urgency
2020
Rules assistance for Urgency
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2 players
- 20–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Urgency
For 2 players
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Answers come from the official rulebook, with the page to check.
Urgency is a board game released in 2020 for 2 players, 20–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Alex Coburn and its main mechanics are Race, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling.
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About the game
Urgency is a 2-player strategic race game based on the oldest complete board game in the world. You build your strategy throughout the game in the form of rule-modifying rule cards. There are 4 distinct decks whose cards enable completely different strategies: Ibex adds agility, Bull adds attack, Lion provides control, and Tortoise provides defense. Unlock cards throughout the game in new combinations that make every game a completely unique experience. —description from the designer
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Questions and answers
Urgency 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 Urgency is 20–45 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 Urgency for ages 10 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.
Urgency 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.
Urgency belongs to these categories: Ancient, Racing, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Race, Roll / Spin and Move, and Dice Rolling. 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 Urgency are: Alex Coburn. 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 Urgency 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.