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# Solo Operative Card Game Most Backed Solo Game on Kickstarter Dark Fantasy Dungeon Setting Unbroken: a Solo Game of Survival and Revenge , Black

**Brand:** golden bell studios
**Price:** R2031
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎯 Outsmart the dungeon. Become Unbroken.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Unbroken: a Solo Game of Survival and Revenge , Black by golden bell studios
- **How much does it cost?** R2031 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/146461507-unbroken-a-solo-game-of-survival-and-revenge-black)

## Best For

- golden bell studios enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted golden bell studios brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Compact Powerhouse:** Portable 7.6 x 5.6 x 2.2 inches box packed with cards, dice, and score sheets for endless replayability.
- • **Resourceful Revenge:** Strategically gather resources and outwit monsters to escape alive.
- • **Survive the Shadows:** Immerse yourself in a dark fantasy dungeon where every decision counts.
- • **Critically Acclaimed:** Rated 4.5 stars by 260+ players who swear by its intense, immersive gameplay.
- • **Solo but Never Alone:** Experience the #1 backed solo operative card game on Kickstarter—join a thriving community of solo gamers.

## Overview

Golden Bell Studios' Unbroken is a critically acclaimed solo card game blending dark fantasy survival and strategic resource management. As the most backed solo game on Kickstarter, it offers immersive gameplay in a compact box, perfect for adult players seeking a challenging and rewarding solo experience.

## Description

The solo game of survival and revenge. Gather resources in a dark fantasy dungeon and try to escape before the monsters get to you. The most backed solo game of all time, become Unbroken.

Review: What is steel compared to the hand that wields it? - Altema games has delivered something special with Unbroken. A harsh single-player game of dungeon survival, its mixture of resource management and steep diffculty may romance the many fans of Dark Souls or Darkest Dungeon, two best-selling video game series that I feel draws the closest comparisons. Not many board games come to mind that capture the brand of intense, nail-biting gameplay that draws upon twin feelings of vengeance and hopelessness. Setup is so fast and almost effortless that after a few games, it'll be second nature. It's abstract take on dungeon crawling greatly reduces the randomness seen in many board games, making every player choice more deliberate and defined. Death comes quickly in almost every playthrough, more often through a difficult decision between Encounter cards than the random attack of a monster. Magically, Unbroken makes this experience fun. Incidentally, Unbroken may be the perfect companion game for our current lives in solitude. The unintentional timing of this release couldn't be more perfect. The death of your traveling companions, the struggle for survival, the tinge of despair, all resonate stronger today than when I imagine this game was concetptualized. You are alone, both inside the game and, as Unbroken was designed as a solo adventure, through the metagame. Survive, fight, escape. Fail, rinse, repeat. Every decision is yours and yours alone. Physically, the Unbroken game assets themselves are beautiful, with a few nitpicks. Unboxing it was a treat. Everything is lovingly placed inside the small box. Under the well-made rules manual, there was something I hadn't expected: a two-sided poster that I don't remember seeing mentioned in other reviews. One side has a collection of the heroes and "boss" monsters from the game. The other is a detailed hand-drawn dungeon map, with notations from whatever unfortunate soul trapped therein. It is a welcome touch. The lush, dark artwork is presented on fairly thin cardstock; I would have liked to see them thicker, but we'll see how they hold up to the many games I plan to play through. The small Altema fox token is a personal favorite, as is the felt Unbroken drawstring bag included to hold the pieces in. After a few games, however, I found myself not needing the flowchat that the fox token was included for, so he now remains inside the asset bag, sadly alone and unseen. The double "display" boards (a Kickstarter stretch goal) use wooden sliders and are cleverly implmented, although my boards had a fair bit of flash around the edges and in the tracks that had to be trimmed out. Nothing major to complain about, mind you, but simply things to be aware of. Also tucked away is an achievement sheet, something else I haven't heard about. A quick look tells me that I'll be in the dungeon for quite some time if I plan to tick off all of the boxes. Some are much easier than others, and it gives Unbroken more goals outside of simple escape. The included score sheet pad also teases victory, if you can survive; you made it out, but how much better, how much more efficiently can you do it next time? In the end, I recommend Unbroken for fans of horror games, solo play, and difficult games in general, in any medium. It's fun in a way few games are, and for many unique reasons. I haven't won a game yet, through many playthroughs, but I know that when I do, that vicroty will be glorious.
Review: One of the best physical solo gaming experiences I've ever had. - This is probably the greatest physical solo game experience I have ever had. This game is easy to learn, complex enough to keep your interest after several playthroughs, highly strategic, and a nail-biter in terms of intensity. If I had to offer any criticism, it would be the way the flavor text is presented. The flavor text adds a lot to this game. Instead of just overcoming an obstacle, you can look back on you adventure with memories such as 'Wow, I pried open a rusty bear trap and fashioned a knife from the spikes!" The issue is, the flavor text on every card is extensive and very small, whereas the mechanics (icons) are very large. This encourages the player to just glance at the icons and draw another card, rather than actually straining to read the interesting text revolving around each situation. Another issue might be the reliance on random chance--no matter how good your strategy is, a few bad card draws can ruin it. I personally don't see this as an issue because just about every game out there has some element of chance, and not knowing what you might find next only adds to your need to manage resources. I like close games where you can't guarantee you're going to win every time, even when you already know how to play really well. This game captures that perfectly. If you're looking to sail through with minimal effort or don't react well to frustration, this game is not for you! Overall, I feel that designing this game specifically FOR one player is what really makes it shine. Too many games out there have 'solo mode' tacked on as a variant, either with rules that don't fit well into that dynamic, or are straight up cop-outs like 'just take all the other player's turns yourself'! You really feel the dismal lonliness in this game, and it adds that much better to the theme. Anyway, good show, I love it. And for those who are wondering, yes, the retail version comes with all the original kickstarter add-ons. I'm told this had something to do with a fiasco in the way the game was distributed that has given people a very negative view of the publisher, but I encourage you not to let this drama prevent you from supporting this game. None of what happened was the developer's fault--at the very least they deserve recognition for the achievement of this game (plus hey, you get all the add-ons).

## Features

- #1 Backed Solo Operative Card Game of All-Time on Kickstarter!
- Dark Fantasy

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07S45ZS2W |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,227 in Video Games ( See Top 100 in Video Games ) #136 in Nintendo 3DS & 2DS Games |
| Brand Name | Golden Bell Studios |
| Color | Black |
| Container Type | Box |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 262 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00609529100712 |
| Grenre | Dark Fantasy |
| Included Components | Cards, Dice, score sheet |
| Item Dimensions | 7.6 x 5.6 x 2.2 inches |
| Item Type Name | Solo Operative Card Game |
| Item Weight | 0.82 kg |
| Manufacturer | Golden Bell Studios |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 2836 |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 12 years and up |
| Material Type | Cards |
| Model Name | 2836 |
| Model Number | 2836 |
| Model Year | 2019 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Players | 1 |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Solo Gameplay, Popular Kickstarter Project, Dark Fantasy |
| Package Quantity | 1 |
| Set Name | Unbroken |
| Size | One Size |
| Subject Character | Dark Fantasy Dungeon Survivor |
| Theme | Fantasy |
| UPC | 609529100712 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Images

![Unbroken: a Solo Game of Survival and Revenge , Black - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81ZQrpAx+SL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Why can I buy this on Amazon and receive it in the next week but there is no news on my copy from the backed Kickstarter?**
A: Because this publisher is pretty terrible.  They have essentially enslaved the owner, using fine print in a previous contract to seize ownership of any games he makes for the rest of his life.  It's almost certainly illegal, but they've also forced him to pay for the kickstart shipping costs personally and he's morgaged his house to do so, so he can't afford a lawyer.

Which also means they haven't paid him for designing the game but have actually made him pay for the shipping issues out of his own pockets while they take all the profits and go home laughing.

**Q: is there a similar sense of adventure to Robinson Crusoe? some of the art seems similar.**
A: Yes, there is a similar sense of the survival aspect and resource management mechanics.

**Q: How many cards are in this game “Unbroken?”**
A: x140) 63.5x88 cards
x15) 70x120 cards
x31 Large Cards (non-sleeveable) To my knowledge. 

Hope this helps.

**Q: Does this copy have an updated two layered recessed board like the kickstarter upgrade?**
A: I believe that all copies have the two-layer board. The one I received via Amazon did.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What is steel compared to the hand that wields it?
*by N***. on April 29, 2020*

Altema games has delivered something special with Unbroken. A harsh single-player game of dungeon survival, its mixture of resource management and steep diffculty may romance the many fans of Dark Souls or Darkest Dungeon, two best-selling video game series that I feel draws the closest comparisons. Not many board games come to mind that capture the brand of intense, nail-biting gameplay that draws upon twin feelings of vengeance and hopelessness. Setup is so fast and almost effortless that after a few games, it'll be second nature. It's abstract take on dungeon crawling greatly reduces the randomness seen in many board games, making every player choice more deliberate and defined. Death comes quickly in almost every playthrough, more often through a difficult decision between Encounter cards than the random attack of a monster. Magically, Unbroken makes this experience fun. Incidentally, Unbroken may be the perfect companion game for our current lives in solitude. The unintentional timing of this release couldn't be more perfect. The death of your traveling companions, the struggle for survival, the tinge of despair, all resonate stronger today than when I imagine this game was concetptualized. You are alone, both inside the game and, as Unbroken was designed as a solo adventure, through the metagame. Survive, fight, escape. Fail, rinse, repeat. Every decision is yours and yours alone. Physically, the Unbroken game assets themselves are beautiful, with a few nitpicks. Unboxing it was a treat. Everything is lovingly placed inside the small box. Under the well-made rules manual, there was something I hadn't expected: a two-sided poster that I don't remember seeing mentioned in other reviews. One side has a collection of the heroes and "boss" monsters from the game. The other is a detailed hand-drawn dungeon map, with notations from whatever unfortunate soul trapped therein. It is a welcome touch. The lush, dark artwork is presented on fairly thin cardstock; I would have liked to see them thicker, but we'll see how they hold up to the many games I plan to play through. The small Altema fox token is a personal favorite, as is the felt Unbroken drawstring bag included to hold the pieces in. After a few games, however, I found myself not needing the flowchat that the fox token was included for, so he now remains inside the asset bag, sadly alone and unseen. The double "display" boards (a Kickstarter stretch goal) use wooden sliders and are cleverly implmented, although my boards had a fair bit of flash around the edges and in the tracks that had to be trimmed out. Nothing major to complain about, mind you, but simply things to be aware of. Also tucked away is an achievement sheet, something else I haven't heard about. A quick look tells me that I'll be in the dungeon for quite some time if I plan to tick off all of the boxes. Some are much easier than others, and it gives Unbroken more goals outside of simple escape. The included score sheet pad also teases victory, if you can survive; you made it out, but how much better, how much more efficiently can you do it next time? In the end, I recommend Unbroken for fans of horror games, solo play, and difficult games in general, in any medium. It's fun in a way few games are, and for many unique reasons. I haven't won a game yet, through many playthroughs, but I know that when I do, that vicroty will be glorious.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ One of the best physical solo gaming experiences I've ever had.
*by R***D on September 7, 2023*

This is probably the greatest physical solo game experience I have ever had. This game is easy to learn, complex enough to keep your interest after several playthroughs, highly strategic, and a nail-biter in terms of intensity. If I had to offer any criticism, it would be the way the flavor text is presented. The flavor text adds a lot to this game. Instead of just overcoming an obstacle, you can look back on you adventure with memories such as 'Wow, I pried open a rusty bear trap and fashioned a knife from the spikes!" The issue is, the flavor text on every card is extensive and very small, whereas the mechanics (icons) are very large. This encourages the player to just glance at the icons and draw another card, rather than actually straining to read the interesting text revolving around each situation. Another issue might be the reliance on random chance--no matter how good your strategy is, a few bad card draws can ruin it. I personally don't see this as an issue because just about every game out there has some element of chance, and not knowing what you might find next only adds to your need to manage resources. I like close games where you can't guarantee you're going to win every time, even when you already know how to play really well. This game captures that perfectly. If you're looking to sail through with minimal effort or don't react well to frustration, this game is not for you! Overall, I feel that designing this game specifically FOR one player is what really makes it shine. Too many games out there have 'solo mode' tacked on as a variant, either with rules that don't fit well into that dynamic, or are straight up cop-outs like 'just take all the other player's turns yourself'! You really feel the dismal lonliness in this game, and it adds that much better to the theme. Anyway, good show, I love it. And for those who are wondering, yes, the retail version comes with all the original kickstarter add-ons. I'm told this had something to do with a fiasco in the way the game was distributed that has given people a very negative view of the publisher, but I encourage you not to let this drama prevent you from supporting this game. None of what happened was the developer's fault--at the very least they deserve recognition for the achievement of this game (plus hey, you get all the add-ons).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great and simple solo game
*by J***H on December 11, 2021*

There is a lot of depth to some of the decisions you make going through, while staying simple in mechanics. A large part of the strategy is dealing with uncertainty, or spending resources to remove it. A run can be made or broken in a die roll or two, however that chance might have been avoided by spending additional resources earlier to better prepare for the roll, or have the chance to modify it. Overall enjoyable, but can be frustrating at times. However even if a run ends in failure from a bad roll or bad strategy, it is quick to reset and try again.

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