Patrol: Lost! (2009)

About this game

Patrol: Lost! is a Public Domain board game with specified rules and components but without a specified theme. Numerous skins or thematic versions have been made. The game builds the board as it progresses by placing and removing hexagon tiles. It's for two players, one takes control of the "Good Guys" and the other player controls the "Bad Guys". Players move their pawns around the board, one player trying to reach the End tile and the other trying to eliminate the opponents pawns before they reach the End tile. Combat is resolved by rolling D6's with modifiers being applied. It can be played solo if the player wishes.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 2 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 1.9/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 12 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.