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rating
Ludopedia
6.5
rating
BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy a tense two-player mini-game with lots of dice rolling and a touch of underwater horror, [dp6] is a fun bet. It's a quick, risk-filled duel!
Highlights
- Fast and tense duel
- Immersive horror theme
- Push your luck mechanic
- Modular board for replayability
- Unpredictable monster AI
Keep in mind
- Heavy dice luck dependency
- Can be frustrating for some
- Two-player only
About the game
What you do in a play session
In [dp6], you and your rival find yourselves trapped in a two-nation submarine station, where mysterious phenomena became routine until something terrible and powerful was discovered. With a world war erupting on the surface, a desperate race begins in the ocean depths. The objective is simple, but the execution is a nightmare: reach the escape pod that will take you back to the surface. To do this, you must traverse five station rooms, each blocked by coded doors from 1 to 5. The key to opening them? Decoders represented by a six-sided die, which you need to tune to the door's number. Each player has three actions per turn to try and advance, while a mysterious creature, the Freak, performs two actions based on its own artificial intelligence to hunt you down. Your actions can include moving your meeples between tiles, rolling dice to open or close doors, manipulating the escape pod, taking tokens, or using them to automatically open doors and modify dice results. The Freak, in turn, can spawn, walk through the station, and devour your meeples. Will you risk venturing into unknown chambers, use your limited resources to open doors automatically, or push your luck with the dice? It's a race against time and the relentless Freak, before it decimates all your crew or your rival reaches the escape pod and leaves you behind!
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Box and component photos
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Rules manual
Official PDF file
Best player count
BGG community vote
2
OK
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Buró, Redbox Editora (Redbox)
Designer
Nordan Manz
Artist
Nordan Manz
Community
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play [dp6]?
[dp6] is an exclusive two-player game, perfect for a direct and strategic duel.
What is the average game duration?
A game of [dp6] is quite quick! It usually takes between 20 to 30 minutes, ideal for filling a short time slot or playing multiple rounds.
What is the complexity level of the game?
It's considered a very light game, with a complexity of 1/5 on BGG. The rules are easy to learn, but the decisions can be tense!
Does the game rely heavily on luck or is it more strategic?
It has a good balance! Dice rolling adds a strong element of luck, but managing your actions and deciding when to 'push your luck' require strategy and good judgment.
Who is [dp6] recommended for?
It's perfect for those looking for a quick two-player game with a sci-fi/horror theme, who don't mind dice randomness and enjoy making risky decisions under pressure.
How does the 'Freak' (the creature) work?
The Freak is controlled by a simple artificial intelligence, performing actions like spawning, moving, and devouring your meeples. It adds a layer of constant threat and unpredictability to the game.
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