Escape Plan
- Players
- 1-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 120 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.7 / 5
- Year
- 2019
About the game
Escape Plan casts players as thieves after a bank heist, racing across a modular city board to recover hidden cash while evading a police lockdown. Players can hire gangs, bribe police, use disguises, and manipulate the cops' movements each turn, all while pursuing individual asymmetric missions. Designed by Vital Lacerda, it blends tile placement, drafting, and variable player powers into a heist-themed race for the most cash. With a hefty 120-minute playtime, it delivers the tension and double-crossing of a classic heist film.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team enjoys how Escape Plan captures heist-movie tension through its unique mechanic of players influencing the cops' movements. Vital Lacerda's design brings a satisfying puzzle-like complexity to route-planning and resource management. The individual missions and modular board keep replays feeling fresh. It's a heavier game that rewards players who enjoy deep tactical planning under pressure.
What we like
- Unique mechanic where players influence the police's movements.
- Asymmetric missions add variety and replayability.
- Strong heist theme reinforced by tense mechanics.
- Modular board keeps each game layout different.
Keep in mind
- Fairly long and complex, requiring experienced players.
- High player interaction can lead to significant downtime.
- Individual-focused play may feel less cooperative for groups wanting teamwork.
Who it's for
Great for experienced strategy gamers aged 12+ who enjoy heist themes, tactical movement, and asymmetric objectives in groups of up to 5.
