# HMS Dolores

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2016
- **BGG Rating**: 6.1
- **BGG Rank**: #6005
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.31 / 5
- **Designers**: Bruno Faidutti, Eric M. Lang
- **Artists**: Vincent Dutrait
- **Publishers**: asmodee, Granna, Lui-même
- **Categories**: Card Game, Negotiation, Pirates
- **Mechanics**: Prisoner's Dilemma, Rock-Paper-Scissors, Set Collection, Simultaneous Action Selection

## Verdict
If you enjoy quick negotiation games with a 'who will betray whom?' vibe, HMS Dolores is the right pick! It's the kind of game that sparks lots of laughs and heated debates about who outsmarted whom.Direct pirate interactionQuick, tense decisionsSuper-fast gamesEasy to learnCan cause frustrationLuck plays a big roleLow replayabilityFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for a fierce pirate showdown in HMS Dolores! Crafted by the brilliant minds of Eric M. Lang and Bruno Faidutti, this quick-paced game is a deep dive into the prisoner's dilemma with a piratical twist. You've just looted a ship and now must decide how to split the spoils. The question is: do you cooperate and risk being outsmarted by a greedy mate, or go to war and risk losing everything? Each round reveals new treasures, and the decision rests with you and your neighbor: peace, war, or a risky first pick. If both opt for peace, the loot is shared. If war reigns, everyone loses. And if both try their luck with the first pick, the treasure vanishes, along with an extra penalty! The game continues until the Dawn Card is drawn, and believe it or not, all this happens in about 20 minutes. The goal is to amass treasures, but beware: only the types of loot you have the most and least of at the end will score points. Can you be cunning enough to walk away with the biggest share, or will you end up empty-handed?

HMS Dolores is a card game that blends negotiation and simultaneous action selection in a way that makes you ponder every move. With mechanics inspired by the prisoner's dilemma and rock-paper-scissors, it tests your ability to read your opponent and make decisions under pressure. It's perfect for those who enjoy fast games with direct interaction and a touch of unpredictability. The simplicity of the rules contrasts with the strategic depth that emerges from player interactions. If you like games that generate hearty laughs and debates about who was the cleverest (or the unluckiest), HMS Dolores is a sure bet.

## FAQ
### How long does a game of HMS Dolores take?
Games are super quick, usually lasting only about 20 minutes.

### How many players can join?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.

### Is it a complex game to learn?
No, the rules are quite simple and straightforward, making it easy to learn quickly.

### How do I score points?
You only score for the types of treasure you have the most and least of at the end of the game. You need to think carefully about how to divide!

### Does the game have a lot of player interaction?
Yes! The core mechanic involves negotiation and simultaneous decisions with your direct opponent, leading to significant interaction.

### Is it a good game for board game beginners?
Absolutely! It's a great introduction to negotiation and prisoner's dilemma games, being fast and easy to grasp.

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