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What is K2

K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth as well as the second deadliest. It's known as the Savage Mountain, as it kills one person for every four who have reached the summit... Now your team stands in its shadow, ready to climb for fame and glory.

K2 is a board game in which each player controls a team of 2 mountaineers, trying to climb to the summit of K2 and return before the other players' teams and before the mountain kills them. Every player uses an identical deck of cards. You use the cards to move your climbers on the route pictured on the gaming board, or to acclimatize the members of your team.

You can also set up a tent and wait for better weather. You will have to choose your path carefully, as the other mountaineers can block your way, and watch the upcoming weather which can lower your acclimatization to 0, thus killing your climbers.

K2 is a hand management game for 1-5 players, with strong interaction and low luck factor, lasting up to 60 minutes. The theme is very well represented by the mechanics, including such elements as changing weather, lack of oxygen and death of the mountaineers. The result is an exciting match for gamers and non-gamers alike.

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Game details

Players: 1–5
Age: +8
Duration: 60 min
Difficulty: Medium
Type: Board game
Year: 2010
Mechanics: Hand Management · Player Elimination · Point to Point Movement
Categories: Exploration · Sports · Adventure
Designer: Adam Kałuża
Publisher: Common Man Games

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kesulin6/10

Juego sencillo y de corta duración, la tematica difiere del resto de juegos y ayuda a que no se parezca a otro, pero en realidad se trata de gestionar bien tu mano y vigilar el tiempo todo el rato. Pocas veces podrás bloquear a alguien con ambos exploradores, solo en la cumbre puede pasar, donde con uno solo de los alpinistas basta para bloquear. Se queda a medio camino, le falta algo para que resulte más interesante.