# ROVE: Dive Mode

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 8.1
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1
- **Duration**: 15 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Dustin Dobson, Milan Zivkovic
- **Artists**: Dustin Dobson, Milan Zivkovic
- **Publishers**: Button Shy
- **Categories**: Card Game, Expansion for Base-game, Print & Play, Science Fiction, Space Exploration
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Pattern Movement, Pattern Recognition, Solo / Solitaire Game, Square Grid

## Verdict
Perfect for solo puzzle lovers who want to merge both versions of the game into a single journey.Genial integration between two gamesExtremely portable and compactSatisfying progression challengeSimple and straightforward rulesRequires both ROVE and Aqua ROVEVery limited content (one card)RECOMMENDED

## Description
Ever had that 'just one more' feeling after solving a puzzle? ROVE: Dive Mode is exactly that, delivered in a micro format. If you've already mastered the land exploration of the original ROVE, it's time to activate your descent protocols and dive deep! This expansion is minimalist to the extreme: it consists of just a single card, but it acts as the perfect bridge to unite two different worlds.

The dynamic is simple and elegant: once you finish your final mission in the base ROVE game, you place the Dive Mode card on top, and magically, the transition happens. From that point on, you begin applying the rules and cards from Aqua ROVE, transforming your land journey into an underwater adventure. It's as if your explorer just hit the shoreline and decided that dry land wasn't enough.

The challenge here is persistence and precision. The ultimate goal is ambitious: completing 7 missions in each of the two modes. If you can balance land navigation and oceanic exploration, you earn the prestigious title of Ultimate Amphibious Explorer. It's a test of patience and pattern recognition that maintains the 'puzzle' essence of the Button Shy line, proving that you don't need hundreds of components for a rewarding progression experience. If you enjoy fast solo games that can be played anywhere and challenge your spatial planning, this tiny upgrade is essential to complete your exploration cycle.

## FAQ
### Can I play Dive Mode alone?
Absolutely! The game is entirely focused on the solo experience.

### Which games do I need for this expansion?
You must have both ROVE (base) and Aqua ROVE for the transition to work.

### How long does a game take?
It's very quick, around 15 minutes, perfect for filling small gaps in your day.

### Is the game complex?
No, the complexity is low, but the challenge comes from movement strategy and pattern recognition.

### What's in the box?
Being a micro-game, it essentially consists of a single transition card.