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Dire Straits

Dire Straits

Nelson Games Ltd. · 1983
3–6120 min12+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.6 BGG28Strategy
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How do you play Dire Straits?

Intended as a humourous look at life in the 1980's, this simple roll and move game sees players start with a house, a car and a job. The goal is to lose everything slower than the other players.

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Dire Straits box art
official art · Nelson Games Ltd.

Intended as a humourous look at life in the 1980's, this simple roll and move game sees players start with a house, a car and a job. The goal is to lose everything slower than the other players.

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating5.6 / 10
Vibe
Strategy
Play time
120 min
Players
3–6
Recommended age
12+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Dire Straits cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Dire Straits cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Dire Straits?
Dire Straits is a economic game, for 3–6 players, taking ~120 minutes, featuring roll / spin and move. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Dire Straits — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Dire Straits support?
Dire Straits is played by 3–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Dire Straits take?
A game of Dire Straits takes about 120 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Dire Straits for?
Dire Straits is recommended from age 12.
Q7How complex is Dire Straits?
Dire Straits has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.

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