Resurgence
- Players
- 1-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 90 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 14+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 3.1 / 5
- Year
- 2022
About the game
Resurgence is a competitive Euro-style game for up to four players set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland after the collapse of civilization. Each player leads a hero and a band of survivors, secretly deploying workers to gather resources, rescue survivors, and build up their base. The game blends bag-building with hidden worker placement, so you never quite know where your opponents are sending their people until reveals happen. End-game directive cards and random events keep each of the roughly 90-minute sessions feeling different. It supports solo play as well as competitive four-player games.
Hobbli's Notes
The hidden worker placement is the real hook here: trying to guess where opponents are secretly investing adds a layer of mind games you don't often see in bag-building games. The bleak survivor theme is well realized through the mission and resource icons. We think it rewards a couple of plays before its systems fully click. It's a satisfying mid-weight choice for groups who like Euro mechanics with a bit of hidden information tension.
What we like
- Unique combination of bag-building and hidden worker placement.
- High replayability from randomized events and directive cards.
- Multiple viable paths to victory.
- Strong thematic integration of scavenging and survival.
Keep in mind
- Moderate-to-high complexity may not suit casual groups.
- Hidden worker placement can create some downtime while others plan.
- 90-minute playtime is a real commitment for a competitive game.
Who it's for
Best for experienced board gamers who enjoy resource management and worker placement, in groups of two to four, including solo play.
