The Refuge: Terror from the Deep

About this board game

The Refuge: Terror from the Deep is a 1–6 player board game with a 60-minute play time, challenging divers to escape the Kraken and reach an unlocked escape pod.

This standalone game offers a competitive dive for 2–6 players. Race toward the goal, plan your movement, and outwit your opponents while the Kraken’s tentacles spread across the board. The first diver to reach an unlocked escape pod escapes with the cargo and wins.

On your turn, take one action: move your character orthogonally, draw a Salvage card, play a Salvage action, or use a Character Ability. As you move, you activate spaces that can reshape the dive and create new tactical opportunities.

• Spawn spaces add tentacles that slow your opponents.
• Lair spaces control the Kraken’s tentacles.
• Salvage cards and movement can be combined into powerful movement combos.

Timing is crucial. Waiting for the perfect combination may leave you trapped as the board fills with tentacles, while the ever-hungry Kraken continues to threaten your escape. Use your hand and your position carefully to push toward the final goal before your rivals get there first.

The Refuge: Terror from the Deep also includes solo and cooperative gameplay for 1–4 players. In a Cooperative Dive, teammates work together to complete a series of challenging objectives while the Kraken threatens to overwhelm them. Coordinate your actions, manage the growing danger, and see whether your team can escape.