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- BGG #25,761
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Dexter: The Board Game
2010
Rules assistance for Dexter: The Board Game
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 30 min
- 17+
- Complexity 1.3/5
Rules assistant for Dexter: The Board Game
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Dexter: The Board Game is a board game released in 2010 for 2–4 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 17 and up. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Pick-up and Deliver.
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About the game
As DEXTER, travel through the streets of Miami trying to hunt down a suspect that has slipped through the cracks of the justice system and make them your next victim. Keep your day job by completing Blood Spatter Reports to avoid any suspicion and reap the rewards of a job well done. In the meantime, try to avoid your opponents, who will expose you, the first chance that they get. Once you have found your suspect and have collected the Tools that you need, you must head over to the Marina to get rid of the evidence and win the game. Strategic game play, loads of fun….if you’re a fan of DEXTER, this game is a must have. Components: Game Board, Playing Pawns, Six-Sided Die, Cards, Suspect Tokens, Tool Tokens, Mini Garbage Bags. Playing Time: 2 Players (30-45 minutes), 3-4 Players (45-75 minutes). . Features: Ages 17+, 2-4 Players.
Editions
- Dexter: The Board GameenGDC-GameDevCo Ltd.2010
Categories
Publishers
- GDC-GameDevCo Ltd.
Questions and answers
Dexter: The Board Game supports 2–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Dexter: The Board Game is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Dexter: The Board Game for ages 17 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Dexter: The Board Game has a complexity rating of 1.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Dexter: The Board Game belongs to these categories: Movies / TV / Radio theme and Deduction. Its main mechanics are Roll / Spin and Move, Dice Rolling, and Pick-up and Deliver. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The catalogue lists Dexter: The Board Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.