It's New Game Friday David Wiley (Cardboard Clash) is here to tell us about the new games.
Here’s what is new this week:
- Dungeon Dailies
- Galactic Survey Corps
- Dangerous Space: Jareem, Retrieve Mission
https://www.pnparcade.com/collections/new-games
Dungeon Dailies
Dungeon Dailies is a print-and-play roll-and-write dungeon crawler that is suitable for playing daily (as recommended by your physician*)! (*not actually recommended by your physician)
A quick and simple game, you’ll be traversing through a series of 4 maps going from one set of stairs to the other in each dungeon. Pick up keys to open doors, gather loot from chests, and battle the monsters in your way as you aim to reach the end before your health runs out. Like any good dungeon, there’s not always just one path to take so there’s plenty of chance to change up a little each time, plus you can choose which stair is your entrance stair as you get started, offering plenty of little tweaks you can make for repeat plays.
Galactic Survey Corps
The Galactic Survey Corps are responsible for exploring, collecting, and researching all cosmic entities to preserve life, the universe, and everything. Thanks for all the fish.
Another simple game with plenty of opportunity to get some repeated plays, trying new paths and strategies. In this one, you’re drawing lines to get to another box with either the same number or type, and if you CAN make a move you must make a move. However, once a line is made through a box you can no longer stop at that box, making it a real puzzle to figure out the best approach for each unique pattern. Not only that, but collecting too many of the same type can end up costing you points, making even more layers of things to consider for such a short little game.
Dangerous Space: Jareem, Retrieve Mission
His father was 1st in his class. Some would say due to the species’ longer lifespan. Still, expectations are high for young Rendor.
Like usual, this mission has you connecting a path from the entrance to all of the Databits on the map, and then to the exit. Because they require an identical number on two sides, this can be an easier-said-than-done task! Jareem’s movement gear - the Elite Grav Boots - don’t have a ton of options for how you upgrade them, but he does have a pretty cool Skill with his Risk Taker ability. That will allow him to bump an unused die by 1 when marking a Dangerous Space, something you might need to do in order to flatten the luck curve if the dice aren’t being completely cooperative.
https://www.pnparcade.com/collections/new-games
Game of the Week: Paper Pinball - Sorcery School Sleuths on sale for just $2!
Each turn, Roll 2 dice, then write or cross out their total in one of the scoring zones listed. Some scoring zone sets will cause an effect if you fill all of them. Effects are shown on the board, near the set.
Get in on the pinball action, no quarters needed - just grab a pair of dice and the writing utensil of your choice and you are ready to play. Each turn you are attempting to either cross out matching numbers or fill in those numbers onto various spots on the pinball machine in order to maximize your points scored. There are some Tilt modifiers you can use (once each) to add or subtract from your roll, but when you cannot use a number you lose a ball. Lose all three and its game over. If you’ve been looking for a chance to hone your Pinball Wizard skills, this is the game for you to check out, and if you enjoy fast-playing roll-and-write games this should also garner your interest as a quick experience to try out that might just keep you coming back for more as you attempt to beat your high score - just like in the good ole days.
Check out Game of the Week here: https://www.pnparcade.com/collections/game-of-the-week
Tides: Fun in the Sun Expansion
The best finds aren’t always on the surface. Take a few moments to dig and dive for buried treasures that will make your art pop.
Easy expansions are the best, and this simply shuffles in 3 new cards into the deck to give some new special abilities. Of course, who wouldn’t want to find a Snorkel, a Shovel, or a Pail when dealing with a beach-themed game, right? The Snorkel ability might just be my favorite, allowing you to discard it during low tide to use another card as though it were high tide, letting you bend the rules of the game and get what you need now instead of having to wait on the change of tides.
Check out the new Button Shy releases here: https://www.pnparcade.com/collections/new-games
See you next week with more information on our newest print and play games!