50 Clues

Down in the Depths

A game by Jakob Troensegaard Bang, Jeppe Norsker, Jeppe Norsker

1 - 5 Players 90 minutes Low

Cooperative Game, Move Through Deck, Solo / Solitaire Game, Storytelling

Adventure, Card Game, Exploration, Murder/Mystery, Puzzle

Source - BoardGameGeek

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Description

In 50 Clues: Down in the Depths, you're about to embark on a thrilling adventure that combines puzzle-solving, exploration, and storytelling. This cooperative game is designed for 1 to 5 players and can be completed in about 90 minutes, making it an exciting experience that's easy to fit into your game night. With easy-to-learn rules, you'll quickly dive into the world of mystery and murder, where you'll take on the role of Sigrid, tasked with uncovering the secrets of a deadly fungus that's spreading rapidly on the island of Bornholm. As you work through a numbered deck of cards, you'll encounter a series of puzzles and challenges that require you to combine objects, decipher codes, and solve problems to progress through the story. With the help of a smartphone or tablet, you'll be able to track your solutions and access multistep hints if you get stuck. The game's immersive storyline, designed by Jakob Troensegaard Bang, Jeppe Norsker, is full of twists and turns, and you'll need to stay focused to prevent a global catastrophe from happening. Will you be able to find the results of your sister's research in time and stop the sinister plans of a mysterious pharmaceutical company? There's only one way to find out - dive into the depths and start solving.