Deep Pockets

A Push-Your-Luck Diving Game for 2 Players

The year is 1782. You and your rival are salvage divers using cutting-edge diving bell technology to plunder sunken pirate vessels in the Caribbean. The deeper you dive, the more treasure you can grab—but the building pressure threatens your air supply. Maritime salvage law dictates that treasure must be fairly divided, giving your rival the right to split the haul while you choose which share to claim.

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Push Your Luck

Draw treasure cards to build your haul, but watch the pressure! Hit 10 dots and your air runs out, forcing even distribution but giving your opponent first pick.

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I Cut, You Choose

After each dive, your opponent divides the treasure into two piles. If you didn't burst, you get first choice. Strategic division is key!

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Set Collection

Five types of treasure with unique scoring rules. Collect gems for sets, maps for big bonuses, and even cursed relics can be valuable... if you get exactly three!

Sample Treasure Cards

Gold
5
Ruby
3
Map
1
Compass
2
Cursed
-2

80 treasure cards with varying values and pressure costs

Quick Overview

  1. Draw cards one at a time, building pressure
  2. Stop before 10 pressure dots or burst and lose first choice
  3. Opponent divides all cards into two groups
  4. You choose which group to keep (or they choose if you burst)
  5. Score bonuses for sets, pairs, and special combinations

"The sea never gives up all her secrets, but fortune favors the bold... up to a point."

—Captain Elisabeth Bonnay, Master of Salvage