Tesseract

Smirk & Laughter Games, Don't Panic Games, MINDOK · Board game · 2023
1–4 · best 2 Solo 60 min Weight 2.6/5
7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
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7.7 rating Ludopedia
7.4 rating BGG
Our Verdict

Love a tense co-op with dice and sci-fi? Tesseract challenges you to save the world by manipulating cubes before it's too late!

Highlights
  • Intense and challenging co-op
  • Creative dice manipulation
  • Engaging sci-fi theme
  • Engaging solo mode
Keep in mind
  • Can be quite difficult
  • Sudden death ending
  • Card language dependency
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
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About the game
Six days ago, an alien artifact the size of a city block appeared in our skies, directly over the planet's magnetic north. Since then, the Tesseract has been condensing, collapsing upon itself until it fits in the palm of your hand. Now, humanity's mission is to contain and control this mysterious object before its exponentially increasing destructive power erases us from existence, reconfiguring space-time for its extra-dimensional creators. Tesseract is a tense cooperative game for 1 to 4 players where dice manipulation is key. At the heart of the game is a block of 64 dice, the Tesseract, positioned at the center of the board. Players must remove these dice, bring them to their labs, transfer them among themselves, adjust their values, and crucially, isolate them in the containment matrix to neutralize them. To contain a die, you need to have three or more dice of the same value (a set) or in sequence (a run) in your lab, all of the same color or with no repeated colors. Completing the containment matrix with 24 unique dice ends the reaction and ensures victory. But beware: if the last die is removed before this, or if seven breaches occur, humanity loses and the world ceases to exist. Each character has asymmetric abilities, with a passive and a unique action. Research and containment cards, unlocked from the matrix, offer crucial advantages. The game is challenging, with high replayability stemming from the variety of characters and threat platforms that dictate difficulty. It scales well for different player counts, and the solo mode is equally engaging. Tension escalates quickly as the Tesseract releases and primes dice each turn, increasing the risk of breaches and bringing us closer to disaster.
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Category: DIZED Tutorial Components: 3-Dimensional (3D) Components: Dice with Icons Creatures: Aliens / Extraterrestrials Crowdfunding: Kickstarter Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Smirk & Laughter Games, Don't Panic Games, MINDOK, Rosiness, Smirk & Dagger Games
Designer James Firnhaber
Artist Denis Freitas
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average playtime for Tesseract?
A game of Tesseract typically lasts around 60 minutes, regardless of the player count.
Is Tesseract a good game to play solo?
Yes! Tesseract features a highly praised solo mode, offering an experience that is just as challenging and engaging as playing with others.
Is the game very complicated to learn?
Tesseract has a medium weight (2.6/5 on BGG), meaning the rules are accessible, but the strategy and challenge are significant. Cooperation and dice management require good planning.
What are the main components of Tesseract?
The central component is the block of 64 dice that form the Tesseract. Additionally, there are research and containment cards, individual player boards for labs, and markers.
Is the game more focused on luck or strategy?
Although it uses dice, strategy is fundamental. Manipulating dice values, using character abilities, and planning actions are more important than pure luck.
Do you recommend Tesseract for players who don't like very difficult games?
Tesseract is known for being challenging. If you prefer lighter games, it might be best to try it first or consider the difficulty of the threat platforms.
Do I need to translate the cards to play in Portuguese?
Yes, Tesseract has language dependency on its cards. It's recommended to have a translated reference sheet or the cards in Portuguese for a better experience.