Aleph Null

Categories: Card Game, Novel-based

Mechanics: Hand Management, Once-Per-Game Abilities, Physical Removal, Solo/Solitaire Game, Sudden Death Ending, Variable Player Powers

Players: 1

Ages: 10+

Playtime: 15–30 Min

Inspired by James Blish's Black Easter novellas, Aleph Null challenges players to summon the demonic Prince Baphomet. To succeed, you must ensure that there are no cards left in your hand, the main deck, and the discard pile when Baphomet appears. However, simply avoiding loss in these zones is not enough to win; you must also manage the number of cards still in play, as having too many will result in defeat. The sooner you achieve this delicate balance, the better your chances of avoiding the Prince's punishment.