Deckscape: Heist in Venice

Reunite a gang of retired thieves to crack a Venice casino and steal a billion-euro chip, escape-room style.

Designers: Martino Chiacchiera, Silvano Sorrentino
Published by: DV Games
Editions by: Korea Boardgames, 999 Games, Gém Klub Kft., Galápagos Jogos, Kaissa Chess & Games, Albi, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Mercurio, ABACUSSPIELE, FoxGames, Ludicus Games, TWOPLUS Games, Zhiyanjia, Meeple, Planplay

Deckscape: Heist in Venice (2018) is the third entry in a series of cooperative card games inspired by real escape rooms. You are professional thieves, long retired, until a mysterious message pulls the old gang back together. The job: sneak into the oldest casino in the world, in Venice, and steal a chip worth one billion euros. Each of you has specific skills, and if the plan holds, all goes well. If it does not, you will have to think on your feet. You solve puzzles, follow the story and use the items you find, racing against the clock. One to six players, about ninety minutes, easy to bring to any table.

Third title in the Deckscape seriesA heist in the oldest casino in VeniceEach player has specific skills

Who it's for

You like escape-room games and want a heist story you can play with a small group of up to six, with a card-only format.

Not for you if…

You prefer to play alone with unlimited time, or you want something you can replay again afterwards. Like most escape games, it is a one-time puzzle story.

Vibe's take

Chatty and a bit frantic: everyone leans over the same cards, shouting ideas, with the clock adding pressure. The heist story keeps the puzzles tied to a clear goal.