The Judges felt that the highly stylised treatment was a great example of art and design working together to enhance gameplay. It has box art that makes it stand out on a shelf and an overall style that can appeal to all ages. All the components are well-considered and excellently produced.
The Australian involved in the game is Ian O’Toole (Artist).
In Escape Plan, players are the thieves, but they may influence the cops' moves every turn. The robbers move on a modular board trying to reach the best spots to recover their loot and escape from the city with more money than the other thieves. The cops are trying to thwart their escape plan — by force if necessary. The players play cards to aid their escape and slow the other players down. The players take actions that allow them to move and to engage gangs, mules, and snitches.
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Best Visuals 2019 runners-up were Lucidity: Six-Sided Nightmares & Everdell
