Overview
At a glance
Is this game right for my group?
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Harder to teach
High replayability
Highly interactive
Scales well
Deep strategy
How it plays
How does it play?
Urgency is a 2-player strategic race game based on the oldest complete board game in the world. You build your strategy throughout the game in the form of rule-modifying rule cards.
Core mechanisms
Key systems that shape the decisions players make.
Open Drafting
Select cards or items from a shared face-up display.
Race
Compete to reach a destination, threshold, or objective before opponents.
Dice Rolling
Roll dice to introduce uncertainty into actions, production, movement, or resolution.
Roll-and-Move
Roll dice or spin a dial to determine how far a piece moves.
Variable Set-up
Starting conditions, resources, or layouts change between plays.
Read the full game description
Urgency is a 2-player strategic race game based on the oldest complete board game in the world. You build your strategy throughout the game in the form of rule-modifying rule cards. There are 4 distinct decks whose cards enable completely different strategies: Ibex adds agility, Bull adds attack, Lion provides control, and Tortoise provides defense. Unlock cards throughout the game in new combinations that make every game a completely unique experience. —description from the designer