Red November
Fantasy · Humor

Red November

Red November is a cooperative game in a gnomish attack submarine where everything is going wrong. The sub is descending and the water pressure increasing, the nuclear reactor is overheating, the nuclear missile launchers are pre-igniting, fires and water leaks are everywhere, there's a giant Kraken looming nearby and there’s very little oxygen and vodka left. While the storyline feels more and more like a disaster movie, the players must get organized to solve the problems, divide the tasks among themselves to minimize the risks, and sometimes accept to sacrifice themselves for the common cause.

1–8 players120 minages 13medium difficulty
About the game

What is Red November

Red November is a cooperative game in a gnomish attack submarine where everything is going wrong. The sub is descending and the water pressure increasing, the nuclear reactor is overheating, the nuclear missile launchers are pre-igniting, fires and water leaks are everywhere, there's a giant Kraken looming nearby and there’s very little oxygen and vodka left. While the storyline feels more and more like a disaster movie, the players must get organized to solve the problems, divide the tasks among themselves to minimize the risks, and sometimes accept to sacrifice themselves for the common cause.

The game is played on the map of the submarine. The conditions in the submarine are represented by three disaster tracks: Asphyxiation, Heat and Pressure. During the game, these conditions get worse, and if anyone of them reaches its maximum value, the submarine is lost. In addition, various emergencies can occur which have to be dealt with swiftly, or they'll also lead to the loss of the submarine.

Each turn, a player can move to a new location, and perform some action there. Such an action can be repairs (which will improve conditions on the sub and/or fix emergencies), removing obstacles (unblocking hatches, removing flooding or extinguishing fires) or stocking up on equipment (which will help with later actions). Each action is paid for with time. The more time a player spends on an action, the greater the chance of success. After each player's turn, a number of events will happen; the more time was spent, the more events will occur. Such events will be the worsening of conditions in the submarine, or the triggering of emergencies.

If the Gnomes can keep alive long enough, rescue will arrive and the game is won.

Specs

Game details

Players
1–8
Age
+13
Duration
120 min
Difficulty
Medium
Type
Board game
Year
2008
Mechanics
Area Movement · Cooperative Game · Dice Rolling
Categories
Fantasy · Humor · Nautical
Designer
Bruno Faidutti · Jef Gontier
Publisher
Fantasy Flight Games · Arclight Games · Edge Entertainment · Fantasiapelit
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Sabathius
Sabathius8/10
Gnomos comunistas, alcohol y caos, cuanta tensión en un espacio tan pequeño, Mención especial la cantidad de componentes en una caja tan pequeña.
mitridates2026
mitridates20268/10
que coopertivo tan extraño, caótico y divertido, que grata sorpresa, lo compré hace tiempo y por fin lo estrené, muy contento con el jueguito :P
SrCornelius
SrCornelius7/10
Local-(391)
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AtomicFenix6/10
Coop
Hugo
Hugo6/10
18€ Un grupo de gnomos borrachos dentro de un submarino....¿qué puede salir mal?. Entrega en mano, en Málaga. Envíos a cargo del comprador. Sólo venta.
cesartustro
cesartustro2/10
Cooperativo para unas risas rápidas. Ligéramente mejor de lo esperado, pero un juego prescindible.
K
kesulin4/10
de momento solo lo he probado con 2 jugadores, controlando ambos dos gnomos. Creo que hay mejores opciones. Cuando juegue con mas jugadores puede que mi nota cambie. Hasta ese momento solo le pongo un aprobado.
FAQ

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How many players is Red November for?

Red November plays with 1–8 players.

How long does a game take?

A game takes about 120 minutes.

What age is it suitable for?

It is recommended from age 13.

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