# PIP Zero

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 9.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-2
- **Duration**: 10-25 min
- **Weight**: 2.00 / 5
- **Designers**: David McDougal
- **Publishers**: Disrupt Games
- **Categories**: Puzzle
- **Mechanics**: Action Drafting, Die Icon Resolution, Multi-Use Cards, Programmed Movement, Turn Order: Claim Action

## Verdict
If you love fast puzzles and high‑risk choices, PIP Zero brings tension with every pip.Quick, tense gameplayProgramming strategyMinimal componentsInitial learning curveRequires two playersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
PIP Zero is an abstract 1‑2 player game that blends puzzle, strategy, and a dash of tension. Each match unfolds on a 4 × 4 grid filled with 16 dice, each representing a resource you must zero out. The goal is to be the first to eliminate all dice from your board. To do that, players program four cards—one per column—but can only place a card if they win the initiative battle, the so‑called "Claim Action". Every movement costs 1 pip, diamond icons deliver a lethal 2‑pip kill shot, and club icons grant temporary protection. The cards are multi‑use: they can move, block, or fire depending on how you program them. The game proceeds in action‑drafting rounds where each player picks cards that define their programmed moves. Effects resolve via die‑icon resolution, so there are no numeric rolls, just the icon that triggers the intended effect. The challenge lies in anticipating your opponent's programming, locking critical columns, and exploiting the column lock mechanic. With playtime between 10 and 25 minutes and a light complexity rating (2/5), PIP Zero suits fans of deterministic logic and high‑risk decisions without a steep learning curve. Its minimalist component count ensures quick, tension‑filled rounds.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 2 players.

### How long does a game last?
Typically 10–25 minutes, depending on player experience.

### What is the game's complexity?
Rated light (2/5); easy to learn but offers strategic depth.

### What components are included?
A 4 × 4 board, 16 icon dice, four cards per player, and a few pip markers.

### Who is the game for?
Fans of deterministic logic, abstract puzzles, and high‑risk decision making.

### Can it be played solo?
Yes, there is a solo mode where you try to clear the grid against an automated opponent.

### What do the diamond and club symbols do?
Diamond is a 2‑pip kill shot; club provides temporary protection from attacks.