Nosedive

2/15/2025, 3:00:12 PM

It seems like you might be referring to "Nosedive," either the Black Mirror episode or the board game it inspired. Since your past questions have leaned toward games, I’ll assume you want the scoop on the Nosedive board game—but if you meant the episode, just say so, and I’ll pivot! Nosedive is a social-strategy card game based on the Black Mirror Season 3 premiere, where your social score dictates your life’s worth. You’re collecting Lifestyle cards—rated one to five stars, from “A six-minute lunch break” to “Your own private island”—to craft a “perfect” existence, while dodging dings to your reputation. The twist? It’s tied to a free smartphone app (iOS/Android) that dishes out over 1,000 unique experiences—like “Receiving an anonymous hate cake”—which you assign to other players. They rate them, and those ratings tweak your social score. After three rounds, you tally points from your cards, but you only keep ones your final score supports—low score, no fancy lifestyle. It’s a 45-minute game for 3-6 players, ages 13+, with a pastel, dystopian vibe that’s more playful than grim. Setup’s easy: grab a pawn, deal five cards, sync the app, and let it assign starting scores. The catch? The app’s clunky—passing one phone around drags the pace, and it’s glitchy about saving progress. Still, it’s a fun, light jab at social media obsession if you’ve got a sharp crew. How many stars do you think you’d snag before your score tanks?

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