Aleph Null

Aleph Null is a solo strategy card game designed by Tony Boydell and published by Capstone Games. Inspired by James Blish's novella Black Easter, the game puts you in the role of a powerful magician tasked with performing a ritual to summon the demon prince Baphomet.

Game Overview

• Theme:As a successful magician, you have spent your life crafting spells and fulfilling your clients' desires. Now, one client asks for something uniquely simple yet terrifying: unleash the demons of Hell, led by Baphomet, onto the Earth for one night and observe the consequences.
• Objective:Successfully complete the ritual by eliminating all cards from your hand, the draw deck, and the discard pile before Baphomet appears. If any cards remain in these zones when Baphomet arrives, you lose the game.

Gameplay Mechanics

• Deck Deconstruction:Unlike traditional deck-building games, the aim here is to dismantle your deck. Cards are removed by playing them, sacrificing them, or utilizing their effects strategically.
• Resource Management:Use magical power wisely to activate card abilities and progress through the ritual. Efficient management of resources is critical to your success.
• Progressive Difficulty:As you advance, interference cards are introduced to complicate your efforts, requiring careful planning and adaptation to overcome these challenges.

Components

• 28 Main Deck Cards
  Represent the tools and challenges of your ritual.
• 12 Interference Cards
  Divided into 3 levels, these cards increase the difficulty as you progress.
• 9 Grimoire Cards
  Representing the spells you can utilize during the ritual.
• 1 Baphomet Card
  Signifying the culmination of your ritual.
• 14 FAQ Cards
  Clarifying game rules and mechanics.
• 1 Aleph Null Promotional Card
  For use in the game Lux Aeterna.
• 1 Lux Aeterna Promotional Card                                                                                                              Featuring mechanics inspired by Aleph Null.
• 3 Magical Power Markers
  Used to track your magical energy.
• 3 Damage Tokens
  Representing obstacles or setbacks.
• 1 Wooden Grimoire Stand
• A thematic holder for your grimoire cards.
• Rulebook
• Complete with setup instructions, gameplay rules, and card explanations.

Game Information

• Players: 1
• Playtime: Approximately 30 minutes
• Recommended Age: 10+
• Language: English

Why Choose Aleph Null?

Aleph Null delivers a unique solo experience combining strategic resource management with a dark and immersive theme. The novel concept of "deck deconstruction" challenges players to think differently, while the escalating difficulty ensures replayability. Whether you're a fan of dark fantasy or a solo gaming enthusiast, Aleph Null offers a compact yet engaging adventure filled with tension and strategy.