# Death Valley

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2021
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #3446
- **Players**: 1-2 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: 1.81 / 5
- **Designers**: Kevin Ellenburg
- **Artists**: Fachri Maulana
- **Publishers**: Button Shy, Banana Games, Geekach LLC, KOSMOS, Matagot, Salt & Pepper Games
- **Categories**: Card Game, Print & Play, Travel
- **Mechanics**: Pattern Building, Push Your Luck, Solo / Solitaire Game, Take That

## Verdict
A breath-taking micro-game for those who love adrenaline and portability.Very engaging risk mechanicsExtremely portable and compactQuick and tense decisionsSmart and minimalist designMight be too short for someRequires focus on hazardsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Picture this: sunlight streaming through the windshield, your favorite playlist blasting, and snacks scattered in the cup holder. It sounds like the perfect road trip, but things can get intense when you drive through Death Valley! In Death Valley, you play as a traveler striving to build the ultimate scrapbook and the most epic journey possible. This is a super compact tableau-building game, perfect for a quick adrenaline hit in just a few minutes.

The core mechanic is a constant balancing act between wanting to progress and the fear of losing it all. Each turn, you must decide: do you add the card to your journey or move it to your scrapbook? But don't let the simplicity fool you; every card carries a hidden hazard—extreme heat, tough terrain, floods, or even wild animals. If you end up with three identical hazards visible in your tableau, you 'bust' and lose all your journey's progress. It's that classic 'push your luck' tension that keeps you on edge!

Beyond being a minimalist card game, it was a standout in a Button Shy design contest, which guarantees top-notch mechanics for its size. It's perfect for solo play or with a friend, taking up almost no space in your bag. If you love fast-paced games with tense decisions that fit in your pocket, Death Valley is your next must-play destination!

## FAQ
### How long does a game take?
Super quick, about 15 minutes!

### Can I play solo?
Absolutely! It's designed to be great both solo and for two players.

### How complex is it?
Easy to learn, but the risk of busting keeps the tension high.

### Does it come with physical components?
This is a Print & Play version, you print it and play!

### Is it kid-friendly?
Yes, due to its simplicity, though the 'bust' mechanic can be intense for younger ones.

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