Save Doctor Lucky
3–7 players • Cheapass Games • 2000
- Publisher
- Cheapass Games
- First published
- 2000
- Players
- 3–7 players
How it plays
Save Doctor Lucky plays 3–7 players.
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Where it came from
Save Doctor Lucky was released in 2000 by Cheapass Games as a follow-up to their cult classic Kill Doctor Lucky. Designed by James Ernest, the game maintains the satirical, black-comedy tone of the original series while shifting the objective from assassination to a cooperative rescue mission. It was conceived during a period when Cheapass Games was well known for its minimalist, low-cost production model, which prioritized inventive, accessible mechanics over expensive components.
The game design centers on a board representing the sinking ship mentioned in the original game's lore. Players must navigate the environment to rescue the titular character before time runs out. The visual style, consistent with the company's early aesthetic, favors functional, stripped-down illustrations that emphasize the game's sardonic humor. While it never reached the same widespread notoriety as its predecessor, it is regarded by hobbyist gamers as a clever subversion of the traditional cooperative board game genre.
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Save Doctor Lucky is built for 3–7 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
Who publishes Save Doctor Lucky?
Save Doctor Lucky is published by Cheapass Games. The catalog gives its publication year as 2000.
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