
- BGG rank
- BGG #131
- BGG rating
- 8.2
Nemesis: Lockdown
- 1–5 players
- 90–180 min
- Complexity 3.9/5
- 2022

Rules assistance for Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck
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Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck is an expansion for Nemesis released in 2019 for 1–5 players, 90–180 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling.
First available at Multigenre Fan Convention Pyrkon. It was part of promo set called "Krewni Pyrkonu", which was given as a reward for blood donation. Then as part of the Dice Tower 2020 Kickstarter Campaign. The Blood Test deck will allow your characters to get another way of checking their Contamination cards. As you probably know by now, positive results are not always nice for your life expectancy. Contents: 6 Blood Test Action cards, 1 Rules card
Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck supports 1–5 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 Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck is 90–180 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 Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck 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.
Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck has a complexity rating of 3.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-weight 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.
Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck belongs to these categories: Horror, Adventure, and Miniatures. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Player Elimination, and Dice Rolling. 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 Nemesis: Blood Tests Deck as an expansion for Nemesis. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Nemesis to use it. Check that your edition of Nemesis is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.