
- BGG rank
- BGG #25,165
- BGG rating
- 5.9
Do Not Forsake Me (Oh My Darling)
- 1 player
- 30 min
- Complexity 1.3/5
- 2015

Rules assistance for Pulp Detective: Expansion 1 – Double Cross
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Pulp Detective: Expansion 1 – Double Cross is an expansion for Pulp Detective released in 2018 for 1–2 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 12 and up. It was designed by Todd Sanders and its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Open Drafting.
Pulp Detective: Double Cross, the first expansion for the base game Pulp Detective, contains 21 new cards, a new sidekick die, and an original campaign mode. —description from the publisher
Pulp Detective: Expansion 1 – Double Cross supports 1–2 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 Pulp Detective: Expansion 1 – Double Cross is 20–30 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 Pulp Detective: Expansion 1 – Double Cross 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.
Pulp Detective: Expansion 1 – Double Cross 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.
Pulp Detective: Expansion 1 – Double Cross belongs to these categories: Card Game, Murder / Mystery, and Dice. Its main mechanics are Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, and Open Drafting. 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 credited designers of Pulp Detective: Expansion 1 – Double Cross are: Todd Sanders. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Pulp Detective: Expansion 1 – Double Cross as an expansion for Pulp Detective. Expansions add new content, rules or scenarios to the base game and usually cannot be played on their own, so you need Pulp Detective to use it. Check that your edition of Pulp Detective is compatible, as some expansions were revised between editions.