Dead by Daylight: The Board Game

In Dead by Daylight: The Board Game, you enter a thrilling duel between survivors and a ruthless killer. The tension is palpable as a group of four players, each taking on the role of a survivor, work together to escape the clutches of a powerful enemy. As survivors, you'll explore a map full of traps and clues. Each character's skill brings unique advantages: some can hide better, while others are quick to repair generators. The objective is clear: repair four generators and open the exit doors before time runs out. Each game is a mix of strategy and luck, where one wrong decision can cost you your freedom. On the other hand, playing as the assassin, you experience the adrenaline rush of hunting down the survivors. With the ability to wound and capture, your aim is to sacrifice as much as possible in order to summon the Entity. Every move counts, and the pressure increases with every generator the survivors repair. The feeling of always being one step ahead or behind makes the game even more engaging. Dead by Daylight: The Board Game isn't just a race for survival; it's an experience full of tension and emotions, ideal for those looking for an immersive game among friends.

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

In Dead by Daylight: The Board Game, the main objective is to survive or eliminate, depending on which role you play: survivor or killer. The survivors work together to fix generators and escape the map before they are captured. Playing with friends, I remember a game in which, almost escaping, we were surprised by the killer, showing the adrenaline and strategy needed to win. Each game is a tense dance of cooperation and ruthlessness, where quick choices and teamwork are crucial to turning the game in your favor.

Tips for playing

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Dead by Daylight: The Board Game:

• Get to know the skills of the survivors and assassins, this helps you predict moves.
• Cooperation is essential; whenever possible, help your friends with cures and strategies.
• Use the scenery to your advantage. Hiding behind objects can save your life.
• Managing your time is crucial. Don't spend too much time on a single activity.
• Always stay on the move to avoid being tracked by the killer.
• Explore different combinations of skills to find what works best for you.

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GAME mechanics

• Simultaneous Action Selection - In this mechanic, all players choose their actions secretly and reveal them at the same time. This adds a level of strategy, as players need to anticipate the moves of others, both the killer and the survivors. The element of surprise can quickly turn the tide of the game.
• Players with Different Skills - Each character in the game has unique abilities that influence the way they play. Survivors can specialize in quick generator repairs or stealth, while assassins have their own powers to hunt down and capture survivors more efficiently. Choosing the right character for your style can be crucial to winning.
• Team Play - The survivors must work together to fix generators and escape before the killer reaches them. Communication and cooperation are vital; one player can distract the killer while another works on a generator. This game highlights the importance of synergy between players' actions, reminiscent of a fun game of hide and seek with a deadly twist.
• Data Scrolling - This mechanic introduces elements of chance and unpredictability. Actions, such as skill tests and combats, depend on dice rolls, creating suspense and tension. Even the best plan can fail due to a bad roll, which makes every decision a calculated risk. It reminds me of the time I played at a friend's house and an unexpected roll completely changed the game.

Game components

See all the items in the game below Dead by Daylight: The Board Game:

• 89 assorted cards
• 04 madness tokens
• 06 miniature assassins
• 07 miniature survivors
• 01 double-sided game board
• 12 sacrifice tokens
• 25 generator progress sheets
• 01 starting player marker
• 40 blood tokens
• 04 wound rings
• 13 player boards
• 04 breakable wall plugs
• 04 bear trap tokens
• 07 spectral trap cards
• 01 Entity token
• 04 skill validation data
• 01 danger dice
• 04 support plugs

Additional Information

• Ludopedia link: https://ludopedia.com.br/jogo/dead-by-daylight-the-board-game
• Link Tabletopia:
• Amazon Brazil link: Comprar Dead by Daylight: The Board Game
• Amazon USA link: Comprar Dead by Daylight: The Board Game

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