Gravwell: Escape from the 9th Dimension

Cryptozoic Entertainment, Renegade Game Studios · Board game · 2013
9.0 Ludopedia 6.8 BGG 1–4 · best 4 Solo 20–45 min Weight 1.7/5
Buy · from US$ 29.40
9.0 rating Ludopedia
6.8 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy strategy games with a touch of unpredictability and a fun sci-fi theme, Gravwell is a great pick! It's fast, easy to learn, and surprisingly tense.

Highlights
  • Planning and anticipation
  • Simple and quick rules
  • Captivating sci-fi theme
  • Tense and fun interaction
Keep in mind
  • Movement can be chaotic
  • Luck of the draw
  • Little strategic depth
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for an interdimensional adventure in Gravwell! You and your crew have been sucked through a black hole and are now trapped in a bizarre dimension, with your ship out of fuel and the way home littered with frozen space debris. The mission? Collect the necessary elements from nearby asteroids, use the crazy gravity of this place, and reach the Warp Gate before it's too late. But beware: in this dimension, ships move towards the nearest object – and that object is usually another player! Planning your moves is crucial, but unpredictability is the rule. Each round begins with a fuel card draft, where you pick pairs of cards but only see one of each. You get an idea of what others might do, but your own actions will be determined by the alphabetical order of simultaneously played cards. It's a dance of anticipation and surprise, where an 'Emergency Stop' can save your day (but only once per round!). Whoever reaches the gate first wins. If no one escapes after six rounds, the player closest to the gate wins. Gravwell is a fast-paced game with simple pick-up-and-play rules, but it offers strategic depth and a lot of fun for those who enjoy a challenge of planning and adaptation.

Rules videos

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6 videos

Best player count

BGG community vote

1–4 players
1 OK
2 REC
3 BEST
4 BEST

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Families

Misc: Mensa Select Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Cryptozoic Entertainment, Renegade Game Studios
Designer Corey Young
Artist Alejandro Germánico Benit

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How many players can play Gravwell?
Gravwell can be played by 1 to 4 players. It offers a very interesting solo mode, besides being fun with a group.
How long does a game typically last?
Games are quite fast, usually lasting between 20 and 45 minutes, making it perfect to fit into any game session.
Is the game difficult to learn?
No! Gravwell is known for being easy to learn. The core rules are simple, allowing you to start playing quickly.
What is the game's theme?
The theme is science fiction. You are spaceship crew members who have been pulled into another dimension and need to find a way back home.
Is player interaction high?
Yes, interaction is very present and often chaotic! Since ships move towards each other, you might end up being pulled away from your goal by another player's movement.
Do I need to know English to play?
There is no language dependency to play Gravwell. The main components, like the cards, use symbols and English text, but the mechanics are very visual and easy to understand.

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