Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck

Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck first appeared as an exclusive giveaway at the Pyrkon convention, handed out to blood donors, and later became part of the Dice Tower Kickstarter in 2020. The deck contains six blood‑test action cards and a rules card, giving characters a new way to check their dreaded Contamination cards. In Nemesis, a positive contamination result can dramatically shorten your life expectancy, so having an extra method to discover what’s happening in your blood can be a game‑changer. Each card lets you reveal or test contamination in a more controlled manner, adding another strategic layer to an already tense cooperative‑semi‑cooperative game. The physical component fits nicely with the detailed miniatures and modular board, preserving the sci‑fi horror atmosphere that defines the Nemesis line. Although the deck is small—just six cards—it shifts decision‑making, as players must decide when to use a test and which risks to take. The cards are printed in English, so non‑native speakers may need a translation sheet or pre‑translated cards. With a 3/5 weight rating the complexity is moderate, but playtime (90‑180 minutes) can still be lengthy, especially when using the full Nemesis core set. In short, the Blood Tests Deck is a thematic supplement that enriches the space‑survival experience, offering more risk‑management options and reinforcing the paranoia that makes Nemesis a genre classic.