Black Mirror: NOSEDIVE^*

Black Mirror: NOSEDIVE is a competitive card game based on the series episode of the same name starring Bryce Dallas Howard. You chase a "perfect" life, collecting lifestyle cards while fighting to keep your social rating from crashing. It's for groups who enjoy social satire and a smartphone at the table.

What's it about?

In a world where everyone rates everyone, only your score matters. You post experiences, impress the right people and climb the social ranking. One wrong move and your standing nosedives.

How a game plays

1. You collect lifestyle cards and build up your image.
2. A companion app feeds in events and ratings, with over a thousand variations.
3. You try to hold and grow your social score while rivals try to drag it down.
4. Whoever sits on top at the end wins the race for the perfect facade.

Who is it for?

• Fans of the Black Mirror series and its sharp social commentary
• Groups who like app-driven games
• Players who prefer light, thematic fare over dry strategy

If you dislike apps at the table or want a deep strategy game, this won't land for you.

Conclusion

A strongly themed filler that captures the episode well. The app is mandatory and also the biggest sticking point. Lean into it and you get a wry comment on our self-image culture.