Nicodemus

About this board game

Nicodemus is a two-player board game with an approximate play time of 60 minutes, in which rival assistants compete to become the next caretaker of the Dream Factory.

As Nicodemus Gideon retires, you and another assistant face off in a high-pressure duel. Repair machines, complete projects, and score 20 or more points before your opponent does. The contest can shift quickly, with both players repeatedly blocking one another and the advantage swinging from one side to the other.

On your turn, choose one of two actions:

• Play a machine card from your hand to the Bric-a-brac. This can earn charcoalium, produce a resource, or apply the machine’s effect.
• Repair a machine from the Bric-a-brac. Score points, then place the repaired machine in your workshop.

Your workshop is central to building momentum. Each resource shown in the production zone of your machines reduces the number of resources required to repair later machines, helping you develop more efficient repair options as the game progresses.

Repairing machines can also help you complete specific projects and gain additional points. Every decision matters: a well-timed repair may advance your own scoring while denying your opponent a valuable opportunity.

Returning to the universe of Imaginarium, Nicodemus offers a focused experience for two players. Its compact choice of actions creates a sharp tactical duel where even the slightest mistake can be fatal to your chances of reaching the target first.