Deep Space D-6
- Players
- 1
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 1 player
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 30 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.7 / 5
- Year
- 2015
About the game
Deep Space D-6 is a solitaire dice game in which you captain a starship under siege after answering a distress call that turns out to be a trap. Each turn you roll your Crew dice and assign them to stations to manage internal and external threats, all while trying to survive long enough for a rescue fleet to arrive. With a compact print-and-play format and a 30-minute playtime, it delivers a tense, self-contained solo challenge.
Hobbli's Notes
Hobbli's editors consider Deep Space D-6 one of the sharpest solo dice games available, praised for how much tension it wrings from a simple dice-allocation puzzle. Its short playtime and portable format make it an easy game to keep close at hand for a quick solo session. Being strictly single-player, it won't work as a group activity, and repeated plays can start to feel familiar.
What we like
- Fully solo experience with essentially no downtime.
- Quick setup and a short, satisfying playtime.
- Tense dice-allocation puzzle keeps every roll meaningful.
- Portable print-and-play format is easy to carry anywhere.
Keep in mind
- Single-player only, so it can't be shared at a group game night.
- Can feel repetitive across many solo plays.
- Minimal narrative depth beyond the survival premise.
Who it's for
Perfect for solo gamers who enjoy tense, quick dice-management puzzles, including sci-fi fans looking for a portable game for downtime or travel.
