Themeborne Escape the Dark Sector Board Game, TBL101

Board Game TBL101: Themeborne Escape the Dark Sector is a cooperative science-fiction adventure for 1–4 players, with a listed 45-minute playtime. Players take the roles of an impounded starship crew and work together to escape a space station, using cards, equipment, and tactical combat.

At a glance

Set in a detention block aboard a space station, with players cooperating as a stranded starship crew.
The listing describes tactical combat, equipment, and a mission to escape and return to the ship.
Manufacturer claims setup takes about two minutes. The estimated game time is 45 minutes.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

Supports solo play as well as cooperative play with up to four players.
The listed 45-minute playtime and quick-setup claim suit groups looking for a shorter tabletop adventure.
The supplied contents list includes 35 custom dice alongside numerous card types, pencils, and a medical record pad.

Technical specifications

16 specifications

Identity and play
Brand	Asmodee
Model	TBL101
Game mechanics	Cooperative
Players	1-4
Estimated playing time	45 minutes
Recommended age	14 years and up
Language	English
Edition	1st Edition
Theme	Science Fiction
Expansion listed for	Escape the Dark Castle

Dimensions and weight
Dimensions listed	10.24 x 9.84 x 1.97 inches
Weight listed	1 kg

Other listed details
Indoor or outdoor use	Indoor
Operation mode	Manual
Material	Cardstock
Rulebook availability	Digital PDF

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing calls this the second game in the Escape the Dark series, while a product detail also says it is an expansion for Escape the Dark Castle. The age fields are inconsistent too: the title and manufacturer age recommendation say 14 years and up, while another field says Adult and a separate minimum-age value is 168. Confirm the selected edition and age details if they matter to your purchase.

What’s in the box

Included

48 Chapter cards
28 Item cards
6 Cybernetics cards
6 Character cards
5 Boss cards
3 Start cards
2 Tactical Action cards
2 Epilogue cards
1 Medical Record Pad
4 Pencils
1 Rulebook
35 custom dice

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Players who want a cooperative, story-led sci-fi game for one to four people.
Groups interested in a compact session built around escape, equipment, and tactical encounters.
Newer tabletop players who prefer a game described as having simple rules and quick setup.

Less suited to

Anyone specifically seeking competitive player-versus-player play.
Buyers looking for a game with a listed playtime substantially longer than 45 minutes.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.7 / 5 · 144 ratings

5 stars80%80%
4 stars14%14%
3 stars2%2%
2 stars4%4%
1 star0%0%

Aggregate ratings lean positive, with most ratings in the top two star categories, but a smaller share falls in the two-star category. Without written feedback, the reasons for these ratings are unknown. Treat the ratings as a broad signal rather than evidence about particular mechanics or components. The listed cooperative format and 45-minute playtime may help assess fit, but they do not establish why customers rated the game as they did.

Frequently asked questions

How many people can play Escape the Dark Sector?

The listing gives a player count of 1–4 and describes solo and multiplayer cooperative play.

How long does a game take?

The estimated playing time is listed as 45 minutes. The manufacturer also claims setup takes about two minutes.

What is the game about?

Players take the roles of an impounded starship crew confined to a space station and cooperate on a mission to escape and reclaim their ship.

What age is the game for?

The title and manufacturer recommendation specify 14 years and up, but another age field conflicts. See the listing-details note and confirm the age information if needed.