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Board game · card game, fighting

Arctic Scavengers: Base Game+HQ+Recon

2015 · 1⁠–⁠5 players, best with 4 · 30⁠–⁠60 min · ages 13+

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How many players

For 1 to 5 players, best with 4.

  • 1 player
  • 2 players
  • 3 players
  • 4 players: best
  • 5 players

Weight and time

Medium-light: 2.3 on BoardGameGeek’s five-point scale. A game takes 30–60 minutes, for ages 13 and up.

On other sites

  • BoardGameGeek7.3/102,539 ratings
  • BGG rank21,926thamong all games

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How to play Arctic Scavengers: Base Game+HQ+Recon

Arctic Scavengers: Base Game+HQ+Recon has players manage a small deck of survivors, sending them to search for resources, recruit help, and prepare for confrontations over valuable supplies. It feels tense and scrappy, with room for bluffing and careful timing as players build stronger options over the game. It suits 1 to 5 players, especially groups of four, who want a competitive card game with direct conflict and deck building.

Mechanics

  • Betting and bluffing
  • Deck building
  • Card drafting
  • Hand management

Credits Arctic Scavengers: Base Game+HQ+Recon

  • ArtMartin Hoffmann
  • PublisherRio Grande Games

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Game details Arctic Scavengers: Base Game+HQ+Recon

Year published
2015
Players
1–5, best with 4
Playing time
30–60 minutes
Age
ages 13+
Weight
2.3 out of 5
Publisher
Rio Grande Games

Frequently asked questions Arctic Scavengers: Base Game+HQ+Recon

How many players is Arctic Scavengers: Base Game+HQ+Recon for?

For 1 to 5 players. It plays best with 4.

How long does a game take?

30 to 60 minutes.

What age is it for?

Ages 13 and up.

Is it an expansion or a standalone game?

A standalone game: everything is in the box.

Can two people play?

Yes. It plays with 1–5.

Sources: BoardGameGeek (game data and box photos, as of 2022). As of November 13, 2026. · Ta strona po polsku