Final Girl
- Designer Evan Derrick , A. J. Porfirio
- Publisher Van Ryder Games , Don't Panic Games , Fox in the Box , Gen-X Games , Lucky Duck Games
- Illustration Scott Beavers , Evan Derrick , Tyler Johnson , Vladyslava Ladkova , Roland MacDonald , Tumo Mere
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
You play a female protagonist trying to survive and kill a slasher, with gameplay built around cards, dice and a board that tracks locations and movement. Different Final Girls, Killers and Locations change the terror-card mix, creating varied scenarios. The Core Box combined with Feature Film Boxes increases killer/location combinations; playtime averages around 60 minutes.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed exclusively for solo play, Final Girl suits experienced solo gamers and thematic players aged 14+. It fits the kennerspiel range with hand-management, dice interaction and push-your-luck choices. Familiarity with other solo or thematic titles shortens the learning curve.
How It Works
Final Girl merges hand management with dice rolling and push-your-luck elements, plus variable player powers. You select a Final Girl and face a chosen Killer; Killer and Location add their own terror cards to shape the scenario. A board tracks position and movement while pick-up-and-deliver style actions and resource decisions drive the turn sequence. A typical session lasts about 60 minutes.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Evan Derrick and A. J. Porfirio, Final Girl is notable for its faithful horror-film framing and solo focus. It won Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game (2021) and received several nominations (Cardboard Republic Immersionist Laurel 2021; International Gamers Award Solo 2022). The mix of a location-tracking board with terror-card decks differentiates it from many pure card-based solo games.
Awards
2022
2021
- 2024 Gra Roku Best Adventure Game — Nominated
- 2021 Cardboard Republic Immersionist Laurel — Nominated
Pro
- Explicitly designed for solo play (Solo / Solitaire Game)
- Variable player powers increase replayability
- Thematic killer- and location-specific terror cards
- Awarded Golden Geek Best Solo Board Game (2021, winner)
Contra
- Only playable by a single player (1 player)
- Requires focused solo decision-making (approx. 60 minutes)
- Horror theme and recommended age limit (14+) limit family appeal
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game evokes classic slasher-horror settings: distinct killers, iconic locations and terror cards combine to create film-like threats. Categories list Horror and Fantasy.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Play a learning game to get comfortable with the hand-management and push-your-luck interactions before attempting advanced scenarios.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes. Final Girl is explicitly a solo/solitaire game.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game runs around 60 minutes; expect extra time for your first setup and rule familiarization.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with hand-management and dice-based push-your-luck systems is helpful but not mandatory.
How does this compare to similar games?
The publisher notes similarities to Hostage Negotiator, but Final Girl adds a location-tracking board and different scenario construction via terror cards.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to horror themes and a minimum age of 14, it’s less suited for younger families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of hand management, dice rolling and push-your-luck in a solo, thematic package is the core mechanical hook.
Fazit
A solid pick for solo players who want thematic horror scenarios and variable setups; not suitable for multiplayer groups seeking cooperative play.
