# Diavolo: Deck Builder

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2023
- **BGG Rating**: 7.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1
- **Duration**: 25-30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: (Web published)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Horror
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Diavolo is the perfect solo card game for fans of a tense, horror‑themed challenge.Gradual tension buildSimple rulesStrategic action limitsRestrictive action ruleNo social playHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Diavolo: Deck Builder is a solo card game that thrusts you into a horror scenario, battling demons in a deck-building environment. You start with a 40‑card deck, which can be a traditional Italian deck or a poker deck minus the 8s, 9s, and 10s. The goal is to eliminate all cards from the enemy deck, which sits on the table as a row of demons. Each turn you play a card from your hand, and depending on the suit, you perform an action: fight (remove a card from the row), banish (move a card from the row to the bottom of the enemy deck and discard a card from your hand), buy (acquire a non‑face card from the row), or rest (do nothing). The twist is you cannot repeat the same action twice in a row, so resting can be a survival tactic. As the game progresses, you buy stronger cards, discard weaker ones, and try to control the demon row. The pace is quick – about 25 to 30 minutes – and tension builds as the demon row climbs to the top of the deck. If you clear the row before you run out of valid moves, you win; otherwise, the demon wins. Diavolo blends the simplicity of a card deck with the thrill of a horror game, offering a mental challenge that demands strategy and resource management. It’s perfect for fans of intense solo games with a touch of suspense and a deck that evolves in every play.

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
A game typically lasts between 25 and 30 minutes, depending on the player’s pace.

### How many players can play?
It’s a solo game, so only one player can play at a time.

### What components are needed?
A standard 40‑card deck (Italian or poker minus 8, 9, 10) and a table to set up the enemy row.

### What is the difficulty level?
Medium; the rules are simple, but the restriction on repeating actions adds strategic depth.

### Who is this game for?
Fans of solo card games, horror themes, and resource‑management challenges.

### Can I use a regular poker deck?
Yes, just remove the 8s, 9s, and 10s to create a 40‑card deck.

### Are there expansions?
No official expansions have been announced yet.