Excape
- Players
- 2-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 5 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.1 / 5
- Year
- 1998
About the game
Excape, also known as Exxtra or Rapido, is a quick push-your-luck race game from designer Reiner Knizia for 2-6 players. Roll dice to advance your pawn along a track, treating your results as two-digit numbers you can gamble on a shared ranking chart. Bump rivals off their spot by placing a higher or equal number below them, but roll poorly and you'll set yourself back instead. With simple rules and a built-in two-player variant, it's an easy, tense dice game that rewards nerve as much as luck.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's team enjoys Excape as a light filler that packs real push-your-luck tension into a short playtime. The bumping mechanic on the ranking chart creates satisfying steal-the-spot moments between players. It's simple enough to teach in minutes, making it a great warm-up or closer game. Just don't expect much strategic depth beyond risk assessment.
What we like
- Extremely quick to teach and play.
- Push-your-luck bumping mechanic creates fun tension.
- Scales well from two to six players.
- Simple production makes it easy to bring anywhere.
Keep in mind
- Luck plays a heavy role with limited strategic depth.
- Can feel repetitive over multiple rounds.
- Elimination-adjacent bumping may frustrate unlucky players.
Who it's for
Great for families and casual groups aged 8+ looking for a short, luck-driven dice game; scales well from 2 to 6 players.
