The Last of Us: Escape the Dark, a cooperative strategy board game officially licensed from Naughty Dog`s highly successful PlayStation series, is currently available at its first significant price reduction. During the Prime Day event, fans can save 25% on the game via Amazon, lowering its price from $75 to $56. This deal is open to all shoppers and is anticipated to conclude on July 12th at 12 AM PT, unless stock is depleted sooner.
First revealed in 2022 and released in November 2024, The Last of Us: Escape the Dark has garnered positive reviews since its launch. It is the latest addition to Themeborne`s acclaimed Escape the Dark line of tabletop strategy games.
Each player assumes the role of a key character from the Quarantine Zone, including Joel, Ellie, Tommy, Bill, Tess, or Marlene, and embarks on a perilous journey towards Jackson. The path unfolds through scenario cards, presenting challenges ranging from encounters with FEDRA agents and the Infected to other obstacles. Survival necessitates quick decisions and consistently upgrading weapons and gear to be prepared for upcoming battles.
Although designed as a cooperative survival-strategy game supporting up to five players, Escape the Dark can also be fully enjoyed as a solo experience. Solo modes are becoming increasingly common in modern tabletop games, which is a welcome feature for players who may not always have opportunities to play with friends.
The game board and components are visually striking, featuring a black-and-white art style that effectively captures the bleak atmosphere of the video games and TV show. The game is recommended for players aged 14 and up, with typical gameplay sessions lasting between 60 and 90 minutes.
Here is a list of components included in the box:
- Game Board
- 6 Survivor Boards
- 6 Survivor Dice
- 6 Survivor Tokens
- 35 Chapter Cards
- 3 Boss Chapter Cards
- 5 Location Clear Cards
- 2 Rules Reference Cards
- Over 100 Weapon, Item, Crafting, Special Ability, and QZ Cards
- Over 100 Tokens and Markers
A PDF version of the official rule book is available for download from Themeborne`s website for those who wish to examine the ruleset and contents further.
Many major video game franchises have successfully transitioned their worlds and characters into tabletop game formats. Mass Effect: Priority Hagalaz, released in October, is discounted to $37.49, and Frostpunk is another cooperative survival board game adaptation worth considering.