If you enjoy thematic games with a mature twist and well-integrated mechanics, Nightshift is a hot pick that will immerse you deep into the nightlife.
- Engaging mature theme
- Push-your-luck mechanics
- Varied customer interaction
- Unique dancer abilities
- Miniature components
- Theme might not suit everyone
- Intense 'take that' interaction
- Initial learning curve
About the game
What you do in a play session
Using your action points, you'll navigate the club, discovering customers with varying levels of wealth and loyalty, each with their preferences and potential outcomes. Choose wisely who to approach! Interacting with customers involves rolling dice, which, combined with your abilities, power cards, and a few drinks, will dictate what happens. Oh, and drinks are strategic: champagne to extend time in the private or VIP room, and shots to give them that little push. Getting a customer successfully to the private room, or even better, the VIP room, initiates a super thematic 'push-your-luck' challenge. The goal is to maximize your earnings from the customer without breaking the illusion, whether through dance moves in the private room or deepening your connection in the VIP room, all to make the customer fall in love. Watch out for the Full Moon, it can trigger strange events! And don't forget your stage schedule; missing your performance means a fine and fewer tips and power cards. These cards, by the way, add an extra layer of strategy: will you help your fellow dancers, or will you play dirty to secure your own success?
Gallery
Box and component photos
Tap any photo to open fullscreen. Photos submitted by the community or publisher.
Rules videos
Learn by watching before you open the box
Best player count
BGG community vote
Soundtrack
Ambience suggested by Melodice
Where to Buy
Prices monitored daily
Price history — last 6 months (lowest new offer)
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Prices and availability subject to change.
Alert enabled!
Join the BoardGamesBot deals group
Get the best board game deals every day — without message spam.
Join the WhatsApp groupGame details
Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How complex is Nightshift?
How many players can play Nightshift?
What is the average playtime for Nightshift?
Is Nightshift a game for players who enjoy interacting with others?
Are Nightshift's components high quality?
Is Nightshift's theme suitable for all audiences?
Other Games You'll Like
Based on mechanics and theme