game profile

Daybreak

Climate-policy co-op

BGG · boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/334986

Daybreak is a light game (weight 3/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (7/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting. Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 8/10). Direct attacks are minimal (0/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Of every game in our catalog, Daybreak is closest to Marvel Champions: The Card Game (90% profile match) but scores lower on negotiation (3 vs. 5).

WeightDepthDensityInteractionConflictNegotiationInputOutputCatch-upThemeEngineNarrative
Solo7/10
Fiddly6/10
Players
2P3P4P1P5+P

The 12-axis profile

Every score is on a 0–10 scale. The rubric and methodology behind these numbers is documented in the README.

Thinking

how much brainwork?
Weight
3
Depth
7
Density
6

Daybreak is a light game (weight 3/10). Despite the modest rules footprint, the decision space is deep (7/10) — the kind of game that rewards a dozen plays. Decisions come at a steady pace (6/10) — engaged without being exhausting.

Interaction

how multiplayer is the multiplayer?
Interaction
8
Conflict
0
Negotiation
3

Players are constantly affecting each other's plans (interaction 8/10). Direct attacks are minimal (0/10) — the friction comes from contention, not aggression.

Luck

where does luck live?
Input
6
Output
3
Catch-up
4

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 3/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

Experience

how does it feel?
Theme
10
Engine
6
Narrative
5

The theme is fully baked into the mechanics (10/10) — mechanics and fiction are inseparable. There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 6/10). There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

Variance is moderate (input 6, output 3/10). Catch-up is moderate (4/10).

The theme is fully baked into the mechanics (10/10) — mechanics and fiction are inseparable. There's a clear engine-building feel (engine 6/10). There's some narrative flavor (narrative 5/10).

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Frequently asked

Answers derived directly from Daybreak's 12-axis profile.

Is Daybreak good solo?
Daybreak works well solo (solo 7/10), though the multiplayer is where the design shines.
What player count is Daybreak best at?
Daybreak is at its best at 2P, 3P, 4P; with 1P also strong; 5+P is the weakest count.
Is Daybreak a heavy game?
Daybreak is on the lighter side (weight 3/10) — easy to teach, friendly to new players.
How much luck is there in Daybreak?
Daybreak has moderate variance (input 6/10, output 3/10).
Is Daybreak confrontational?
Daybreak is interactive (8/10) but not aggressive (conflict 0/10) — the contention is over shared resources, not direct attacks.

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