Blockade Runner

Published 2010

Blockade Runner is a resource trading game in the Euro style, but with a dash of danger. In Blockade Runner, players take on the roles of entrepreneurs attempting to make the most money by shipping cargo in and out of the South during the American Civil War. Positioning is achieved by competing with each other for access to commodities, top market prices, and newly built ships. Hard decisions include whether to play safely to keep ships afloat or take potentially profitable risks. The crux of the play is hinged upon whether to bring in vital war goods, which reduce the intensity of the growing blockade, or more profitable black market goods. This enables a potential for cooperation, but competition is the heart of the game. publisher blurb.

Mechanics

Auction/Bidding Pick-up and Deliver Variable Phase Order

Categories

American Civil War

Designers

Alex Stevens Patrick Stevens

Publishers

Numbskull Games
Blockade Runner

Game Info

Players
2-6 Players
Time
1.5 hours
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.44/5
Year
2010
BGG Rating
6.61
BGG Rank
#9889
Min Age
12+

Frequently Asked Questions

Blockade Runner supports 2 to 6 players.
A typical game of Blockade Runner takes about 90 minutes.
Blockade Runner has a complexity rating of 2.44/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Blockade Runner is 12+.
Blockade Runner has a rating of 6.61/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 244 ratings. It is ranked #9889 overall.
Blockade Runner was designed by Alex Stevens, Patrick Stevens. It was published in 2010.