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Mar 16, 2026·How to play·01:33·152·Watch on YouTube

Desperate Rescue is an asymmetrical 2-player tafl-style strategy game.

NewVenture Games

NewVenture Games

Watch “Desperate Rescue is an asymmetrical 2-player tafl-style strategy game.,” a how-to-play guide for Desperate Rescue on BoardGameVideo.

Description provided by NewVenture Games on YouTube:

https://newventuregames.com/products/desperate-rescue This little strategy game is a synthesis of Norse tafl games and Korean gonu tradition with a 17th century French theme. Yes, you read that right! Try it - you'll like it. Click here for "How To Play" game videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcuNwI2XUBfCzIi7hLxvAI2cvkX1ayxlM&si=WdGUFVuYBZ-8M3vA Click here for Game History videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcuNwI2XUBfBp6oQ1_pMfqqA4EKNWkb4S&si=zcXatv5D9Uz03qRP ...and be sure to visit us elsewhere: https://newventuregames.com/ and https://www.facebook.com/NewVentureGames Learn more about the game at BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/420568/desperate-rescue ____________ #boardgames #familygames #gamehistory #ancientgames #vintagegames #tabletop #newventure #howtoplay

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Desperate Rescue

Desperate Rescue

2024·David McCord

2 players
15 - 30 min

About Desperate Rescue, from BoardGameGeek:

Desperate Rescue is a 2-player abstract peg game similar to Norse tafl games. The players have asymmetrical forces and different goals. One player is attempting to rescue a prisoner from a dungeon, and the prison guards are out to thwart their efforts. The circular board adds a further twist to the game play as the rescuers attempt to open a path of escape for the unfortunate inmate of the castle keep. The guards, however, need to ensure that this doesn't happen. The basic moves include the traditional jump-and-capture variety but with some restrictions. -description from the publisher

Designer

David McCord

Artist

David McCord

Publisher

NewVenture Games

Categories

Abstract Strategy

Mechanics

Grid MovementDexterity
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