# RIFTSTATE//9

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1
- **Duration**: 45-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Publishers**: (Web published)
- **Categories**: Dice, Print & Play, Puzzle, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling

## Verdict
If you love challenging solo games that demand constant adaptation, RIFTSTATE//9 is a unique experience. The game pits you against a ruthless AI where every decision matters — and every mistake can be costly. Simple rules hide insane strategic depth, with the nine States requiring completely different approaches. Get ready to roll dice, think fast, and regret past choices.Brain-burning challengeSimple rules, complex decisionsHigh replayability with nine StatesMight frustrate casual playersNo progression or upgradesFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
RIFTSTATE//9 is a solo strategy and puzzle game where you must contain a rogue AI fractured into nine hostile States. Each State gives you just nine turns to build a 3×3 grid. Roll two dice, choose one, convert it into a symbol, and decide where to place it. Your goal is to build Data Chains, avoid Traps, and prepare for the AI's Countermeasures. The rules are simple, but the decisions? Not so much. Every roll gives you something to work with, but where you place it, what you build around it, and what you sacrifice is up to you. Then the AI fights back. Each State behaves uniquely, demanding constant adaptation. What works against one might fail against another. With no upgrades or abilities to unlock, it's pure mental challenge. Learn, adapt, and contain all nine States before your Containment Protocols run out. Roll, choose, place, execute — the AI won't go easy on you.

## FAQ
### How many players?
Just 1 — it's exclusively solo.

### Average playtime?
45 to 60 minutes, depending on your decision speed.

### Do I need to print anything?
Yes! It's a Print & Play, so you print the components at home.

### Is it hard to learn?
Rules are simple, but mastering all nine States takes time and trial-and-error.

### How many dice do I need?
Just two six-sided dice — the rest is pure strategy.

### Are there expansions?
No, the game is self-contained and focused on replayability across the nine States.