The Dead Eye is that solo game that hooks you from start to finish, perfect for those who enjoy thematic immersion and a constant challenge. If you love the idea of surviving on a hostile planet, managing resources, and making crucial decisions with every card, you'll be hooked. The experience is tense, strategic, and super rewarding when you overcome the dangers. It's a full package for anyone looking for a compact adventure full of atmosphere!
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Highlights
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Immersive solo experience
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Strategic decision-making
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Engaging survival theme
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Components with comic
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Interesting replayability
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Keep in mind
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Exclusively for one player
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Initial learning curve
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Can be punishing
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Strap on your Rad Suit and fire up your Rig, but beware the Tox! In The Dead Eye, you take on the role of a lone thermo-bandit whose ship has crashed on a hostile, remote planet. Your mission is clear: find the next safe haven before hope and strength run out. Who knows, maybe you'll even find a way off this desolate rock! This is a single-player adventure card game where each card represents an Encounter with two possible outcomes: Good or Bad. A Bad Outcome is triggered by the buildup of dangerous 'Heat', while a Good Outcome is triggered by the buildup of valuable 'Juice'.
You start with a draw deck containing six Juice cards and six Heat cards. As you progress, some of these cards will raise your Heat and Juice levels, while others will be used as the Encounter itself. You'll need to manage your deck and resources wisely to face dangers, salvage useful parts, and ultimately reach a safe haven. The game includes a 12-page prelude comic book, a 20-page rulebook, a double-sided foldable game board, two pairs of stereoscopic 3D glasses (and one 'hook-behind' pair), and 54 unique cards. Prepare for a tense and strategic survival journey!
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Crowdfunding: KickstarterDigital Implementations: TabletopiaPlayers: Solitaire Only Card GamesPlayers: Solitaire Only Games
businessPublisherPleasant Company Games
editDesignerSimon McGregor
paletteArtistRob van Zyl
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
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How many players does The Dead Eye support? expand_more
The Dead Eye is exclusively a single-player game, perfect for those seeking an immersive and challenging solo experience.
What is the average playtime for a game? expand_more
A game of The Dead Eye is quite quick, lasting about 15 minutes. It's ideal for a quick gaming session or to fit in between other activities.
What is the complexity level of the game? expand_more
With a BGG weight of 2.0833/5, The Dead Eye is considered a light-medium complexity game. It's easy to learn but offers enough strategic depth to keep you engaged.
What are the main components of the game? expand_more
The game comes with a prelude comic book, a rulebook, a double-sided game board, stereoscopic 3D glasses, and 54 unique cards. It's a well-packaged experience!
Who is The Dead Eye best suited for? expand_more
It's highly recommended for fans of solo games, especially those who enjoy science fiction, survival themes, and hand management. If you like a good narrative and strategic challenge, you'll love it.
Is it necessary to read the comic book to play? expand_more
The prelude comic book greatly adds to the immersion and story of the game, but it's not strictly necessary to understand the rules. It enriches the experience, but you can start playing even without reading it all immediately.
