
- BGG rank
- BGG #4,278
- BGG rating
- 7.2
Bloc by Bloc: Uprising
- 1–4 players
- 60–120 min
- Complexity 2.6/5
- 2022

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Dindex is a board game released in 2025 for 2–7 players, 30–120 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Simulation, Hidden Roles, and Sudden Death Ending.
Dindex is our card game for 2 to 7 players, designed above all to be fun. You slip into the role of political parties and play as democrats or oligarchs. Your role remains secret. As democrats, you try to get into government in order to earn government points and win the game. Without a lot of votes, there's nothing you can do. The temptation to become populist in order to manipulate voters is great. The oligarchs also want to come to power. But they are not interested in government points, but in the abolition of democracy. Therefore, they must be careful not to be found out too quickly. If you play anti-democratically, the democracy index (or “Dindex” for short) drops and increasingly harsh action cards can be played. If the democrats are not careful, the game will be over quickly. We'll leave the moralizing aside, by the way. You'll see for yourselves what populism does to democracy. Slip into your roles and enjoy the game. Our board games are made of wood. This is rather impractical for playing cards, so we opted for cardboard. But proverbially speaking, Dindex is really “harder than wood”! —description from the publisher (Translated) Dindex ist unser Kartenspiel für 2 bis 7 Spieler, das vor allem Spaß machen soll. Ihr schlüpft in die Rolle von Parteien und spielt Demokraten oder Oligarchen. Eure Rolle bleibt geheim. Als Demokraten versucht Ihr, an die Regierung zu kommen, um Regierungspunkte zu erhalten und so das Spiel zu gewinnen. Ohne viele Wahlstimmen ist da nichts zu machen. Die Verlockung ist groß, populistisch zu werden, um die Wähler zu manipulieren. Die Oligarchen wollen auch an die Regierung kommen. Aber ihnen geht es nicht um Regierungspunkte, sondern um die Abschaffung der Demokratie. Daher müssen sie achtgeben, dass man ihnen nicht zu schnell auf die Schliche kommt. Wenn Ihr antidemokratisch spielt, sinkt der Demokratie-Index (kurz "Dindex") und immer härtere Aktionskarten können gespielt werden. Wenn die Demokraten nicht aufpassen, ist das Spiel rasch vorbei. Die moralische Keule lassen wir im Übrigen beiseite. Ihr werdet schon von selbst merken, was der Populismus mit der Demokratie anrichtet. Schlüpft in Eure Rolle und genießt das Spiel. Unsere Brettspiele sind aus Holz. Für Spielkarten ist das eher unpraktisch, sodass wir uns für Karton entschieden haben. Sprichwörtlich aber ist Dindex wirklich „nicht von Pappe“! —description from the publisher
Dindex supports 2–7 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 Dindex is 30–120 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 Dindex for ages 12 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.
Dindex has a complexity rating of 2.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-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.
Dindex belongs to these categories: Card Game, Political, and Educational. Its main mechanics are Simulation, Hidden Roles, and Sudden Death Ending. 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 Dindex 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.