# Scoundrel

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2011
- **BGG Rating**: 7.1
- **BGG Rank**: #7825
- **Players**: 1 (Best with: 1)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 1.13 / 5
- **Designers**: Kurt Bieg, Zach Gage
- **Publishers**: (Web published)
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Role Playing, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
If you enjoy a solo challenge that turns a common deck into a dungeon-crawling adventure, Scoundrel is your game! It's a no-nonsense card-based rogue-like, perfect for those seeking a quick and strategic experience.Solo adventure with common deckClever rogue-like challengeFast and strategicHigh replayabilitySingle player onlyUnique combat rulesCan be punishingHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get your deck ready, lone adventurer! Scoundrel is one of those gems that transforms a simple deck of cards into an epic dungeon crawler adventure. The twist here is tackling a rogue-like challenge, where every decision counts and the luck of the draw sets the pace. Forget the Jokers and red face cards and aces; they've been banished to make way for monsters (spades and clubs), weapons (diamonds), and health potions (hearts). Each card has its value, from 2 to 14, and your goal is to explore a dungeon built from cards. You progress by resolving three of the four cards in each room, but beware: the fourth card becomes the foundation for the next room, and you can't defer rooms twice in a row. If you need to escape, you can postpone a room, but you'll have to come back! Fighting monsters requires strategy: use your equipped weapons against monsters of equal or lower value than the last one defeated with the same weapon. If you want to face a stronger monster, switch weapons. Or, go barehanded, but be prepared to lose health. Health potions restore your points up to a maximum of 20, but taking two in a row is pointless – the second has no effect. Victory comes by clearing the entire dungeon; defeat occurs when your health reaches zero. It's a game that tests your ability to manage resources and plan your moves in an ever-changing environment.

## FAQ
### How many players can play Scoundrel?
Scoundrel is strictly a single-player (solo) game.

### How long does a game take?
Games are relatively quick, usually between 15 to 30 minutes, depending on your skill and luck.

### Do I need any special components besides a deck of cards?
You only need a standard deck of playing cards (without Jokers and red face cards/aces) and something to track your health (pen and paper, or tokens).

### Is the game very difficult?
It has a challenging difficulty, typical of rogue-like games, but it's fair. Learning the mechanics and managing your resources well is key.

### Is it a real RPG?
It has RPG elements like progression and an adventure theme, but it's primarily a strategic card game with role-playing mechanics.

### Who would you recommend Scoundrel to?
Recommended for those who love solo games, enjoy dungeon themes and rogue-like challenges, and appreciate games with minimal components.