How to Play Bebê Diabo

Game Objective

In Devil Baby, players take on the roles of journalists trying to prove the existence of an urban legend: a child born with horns and a tail in the 1970s in São Paulo. The goal is to be the first to publish 2 newspaper editions (3 editions in 2-player games) with photographic evidence of the creature by moving pieces around the neighborhood and collecting clues.

Setup

1. Choose a side of the neighborhood tiles (a or b) and assemble the board.
2. Place the Photographer, Gossipers, and the Devil Baby on the indicated blocks.
3. Separate and shuffle the cards by type (Photographer, Rumor, Headline). Deal one of each to every player.
4. Place the 8 newspapers at the Newsstand and the Snapshot cards in a row, face down.
5. Give each player a Reserve Marker and keep the Verification Markers and the Cross within reach.

Game Flow

Each turn, a player must:

1. Draw a card from the deck.
2. Choose an action:
   • Discard cards to move pawns and perform actions.
   • Exchange cards (if you have 3 of the same type).
   • Pass the turn, moving your Reserve Marker.

The game continues until a player publishes the required editions or everyone loses due to running out of Verification Markers.

Actions and How to Play

Movement

• Use card numbers to move the Photographer and Gossipers (by adding/dividing values).
• The Devil Baby only moves with Rumor cards and orthogonally.

Card Types

• Rumor: Moves the Devil Baby in addition to other pawns.
• Headline: Publishes an edition (must be used directly from hand, without being used for movement).
• Photographer: Allows you to take a snapshot if the Photographer, Devil Baby, and a Gossiper are on the same block.

Snapshots

When revealing a Snapshot card:

• Devil Baby: Discard a Headline card to publish.
• Movement Icon: Move your Reserve Marker.
• Card Icon: Draw 2 cards.
• Cross: Place or move the Cross (blocks the Devil Baby).
• Marker Removal: Remove a Verification Marker.

Always place a Verification Marker on the block where the photo was taken.

End of Game and Scoring

The game ends when:

• A player publishes 2 editions (3 in 2-player games) and wins.
• The Verification Markers run out: everyone loses.

Variant

Play until all newspapers are taken. Add up the numbers on their backs (1, 2, or 3). The highest score wins (in case of a tie, the player with the most newspapers wins).

Tips to Win

• Use Rumor cards to control the Devil Baby's movement and make photos easier.
• Manage Verification Markers: freeing up spaces can be crucial.
• Prioritize Headline cards not used for movement to publish quickly.