Nautilion

inPatience, Z-Man Games, Filosofia Éditions · Board game · 2016
1–2 · best 1 Solo 30 min Weight 1.9/5
7.8 rating Ludopedia
7.2 rating BGG
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HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you love strategic dice games with a nautical twist, Nautilion will hook you.

Highlights
  • Cooperative fun
  • Strategic dice management
  • Dynamically modular board
  • Blend of mechanics
Keep in mind
  • Language requirement
  • Two-player limit
  • Moderate learning curve
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Nautilion is a dice game that belongs to the Oniverse series, bringing a splash of submarine adventure to the tabletop. You take command of a submarine called Nautilion and are tasked with assembling a heroic crew to confront the dreaded Darkhouse lurking in the ocean’s depths. The goal is to reach the Abyss, the Darkhouse’s lair, before the Phantom Submarine – the villain’s henchman – gets to the Happy Isles, its home base. But defeating the Darkhouse isn’t just about speed; you also need to gather all nine crew tokens along the way.

On each turn, you roll three six‑sided dice and assign one to each figure: the Nautilion, the Phantom Submarine, and the Darkhouse. The Nautilion and the Phantom Submarine move along a path made up of crew tokens. When the Nautilion lands on a token, it joins your crew; when the Phantom Submarine lands on a token, that token is lost. Only four copies of each of the nine tokens exist, so you must choose wisely. The Darkhouse doesn’t move, but it deals damage whenever it receives a high‑value die. To win, you must reach the Abyss with a full crew of nine distinct tokens. The base game already includes five expansions that add new crew members, powers, betrayals, and challenges, keeping the experience fresh each time you play.

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Game details

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Players: Games with Solitaire Rules Players: Two-Player Only Games Setting: Oniverse
Publisher inPatience, Z-Man Games, Filosofia Éditions
Designer Shadi Torbey
Artist Élise Plessis

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

6 questions
How long does a game last?
About 30 minutes per session, great for quick play.
Can it be played with more than two players?
No, Nautilion is designed for 1 or 2 players only.
What is the difficulty level?
Moderate; requires attention to dice and crew composition, but easy to pick up.
What components are included?
Three six‑sided dice, nine crew tokens (four copies each), a modular board, rulebook, and five expansions.
Is there a solo mode?
Yes, the game supports solo play against the Darkhouse challenge.
Do I need a translation?
The original game is in English; no official Portuguese version, so a translation sheet may be needed.

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