Kero

A post-apocalyptic duel for two: explore with a tanker truck, save fuel and claim territory before the other clan does.

Designers: Prospero Hall, Sean Fletcher
Published by: Hurrican
Editions by: Hobby Japan, Kaissa Chess & Games

June 2471, and kerosene is the most precious thing on the planet. Two clans fight for the same lands, each with a camp, a tanker truck and seven Explorers. Kero is a two-player game where every trip out of camp risks running dry, though a local tribe of Tuaregs may lend a hand. You collect as many resources as you can while burning as little KERO as possible, then spend them to upgrade your camp and claim New Territories. A game has three rounds and ends when a Claim card appears. Points come from cards and territories, so the cleverest clan becomes the 2471 Badassest Clan. Thirty minutes, one opponent.

Two clans, a camp and seven Explorers eachFuel management on the tanker truckThree rounds, ending on the Claim card

Who it's for

You want a compact, two-player duel with dice and push-your-luck tension in a bleak future setting.

Not for you if…

You play in groups or want a deep, cooperative game. It is a fast head-to-head fight for two.

Vibe's take

Tight, tactical and a little nasty. Fuel is always short, so each expedition becomes a small gamble you can feel in the dice.