- BGG rating
- 8.0
Zona: Sekret Czarnobyla – Dodatkowe żetony zagrożeń
- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- 2019
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,663
- BGG rating
- 7.3
Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl
2019
Rules assistance for Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl
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- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- 18+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 1 player
Rules assistant for Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl
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Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl is a board game released in 2019 for 1–4 players, 120–180 minutes per game, and ages 18 and up. It was designed by Krzysztof Głośnicki and Maciej Drewing and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, and Dice Rolling.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 8.8
Zona: Scavenger's Wish
- 1–4 players
- 120–180 min
- Complexity 3.0/5
- 2026
About the game
Zona is an adventure board game designed for 1-4 players. To win the game, player must reach the sarcophagus of Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant before other players. The sarcophagus opens only when player had previously collected 2 Secrets from underground facilities known as Secret Locations. Players must hurry because there is a time limit to the game. When the Final Emission strikes, everything is lost… GAMEPLAY Each turn players take 2 Actions (move, explore, combat etc.) and then everyone read an Event Card which contains text for short adventure. At the end of turn, a News Card is drawn by the first player and resolved by him. MOOD This board game emphasizes the aspect of survival. Zone depicted on the playing board is an extremely hazardous and isolated area with very limited access to functional equipment and supplies. Players must remember to frequently repair their Items and buy new ones. It is also crucial to rest to reduce Fatigue and heal Damage. STALKERS Each player takes role of 1 Scavenger from the 10 included in the game. Each Scavenger has their own Special Skill, set of basic Skills and starting equipment. Values of stats such as Awareness, Agility or Intellect determine how good they are in avoiding dangers and traps, fighting mutants or gathering Artifacts from anomalies. The story of Scavenger explains his/herPersonal Goal – the reason for arriving to the Zone. Differences between Scavengers makes playing each one of them completely unique. ••• Polski opis: PRZEGLĄD "Zona" jest przygodową grą planszową zaprojektowaną dla 1-4 graczy. Aby zwyciężyć, gracz musi dotrzeć do sarkofagu Czarnobylskiej Elektrowni Atomowej zanim zrobią to pozostali gracze. Sarkofag otworzy się tylko, jeśli gracz odkrył wcześniej 2 Tajemnice z podziemnych placówek badawczych znanych jako Tajne Lokacje. Gracze muszą się spieszyć, ponieważ gra ma limit czasowy. Gdy Ostateczna Emisja uderzy wszystko przepadnie... ROZGRYWKA W każdej turze gracze wykonują 2 Akcje (ruch, eksploracje, konfrontacje itp.) po czym każdy odczytuje Kartę Wydarzeń, która zawiera tekst dotyczący krótkiego zdarzenia. Na koniec tury pierwszy gracz dobiera Kartę Wieści i rozpatruje jej efekt. NASTRÓJ Ta gra planszowa skupia się na aspekcie przetrwania. Strefa przedstawiona na planszy jest skrajnie niebezpiecznym i odizolowanym obszarem z bardzo ograniczonym dostępem do użytecznego wyposażenia i zapasów. Gracze muszą pamiętać o regularnych naprawach ich Przedmiotów oraz kupowaniu nowych. Niezwykle istotne jest także odpoczywanie w celu zmniejszania Zmęczenia oraz leczenie Obrażeń. STALKERZY Każdy z graczy wciela się w rolę 1 z 10 Szperaczy dostępnych w grze. Każdy Szperacz posiada swoją indywidualną Zdolność Specjalną, zestaw podstawowych Umiejętności i startowy ekwipunek. Wartości takie jak Czujność, Sprawność czyIntelekt określają jak dobrze radzą sobie z omijaniem zagrożeń i pułapek, walce z mutantami oraz wyciąganiu Artefaktów z anomalii. Historia Szperacza wyjaśnia jego/jej Cel Osobisty - powód przybycia do Strefy. Różnice pomiędzy Szperaczami sprawiają, że gra każdym/ą z nich jest całkowicie odmienna.
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Designers
Publishers
- Hobby World
- ADC Blackfire Entertainment
- asmodee
- Rebel Sp. z o.o.
- Geekach LLC
- Funforge
- Corax Games
- Rebel Studio
Questions and answers
Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl 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 Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl is 120–180 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 Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl for ages 18 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.
Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl has a complexity rating of 2.7 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.
Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl belongs to these categories: Horror, Adventure, and Science Fiction. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, 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 Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl are: Krzysztof Głośnicki and Maciej Drewing. 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 Zona: The Secret of Chernobyl 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.