Penny Papers Adventures: Skull Island
Sit Down!, 2Tomatoes Games, Pegasus Spiele · Board game · 2018
1–99 · best 3, 4
Solo
20 min
Weight 1.9/5
7.8
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Ludopedia
6.3
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BGG
7.8
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Ludopedia
6.3
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BGG
Our Verdict
A addictive, portable roll-and-write perfect for quick-thinking-optimizers.
Highlights
- Highly portable and travel-friendly
- Engaging-simultaneous-play-mechanic
- Great-value-for-size
Keep in mind
- Dice-luck-can-be-swingy
- Very-short-play-sessions
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Ever wanted a game you could play anywhere—even while waiting in line—without sacrificing real strategic depth? That's exactly what Penny Papers Adventures: Skull Island delivers. Part of a series of compact 'roll-and-write'-style-games, this title brings high-stakes-feeling-in-a-small-package-vibes to your tabletop. The twist? Everyone plays with the exact same dice results at the same time. You and your opponents are all staring at the same three dice, but the real battle happens in how you interpret those numbers to fill out your-personal grid.
Your mission is to navigate the treacherous Skull Island, mapping out coordinates to uncover precious treasures while dodging environmental hazards. It's a game of spatial management and clever optimization. You'll need to decide whether to grab a quick-scoring-but-risky move or play it safe to build a better engine for later. And just when you think you've got your grid perfectly optimized, a sudden danger might force you to mess with your opponents'-plans! It's fast, it's competitive, and it's incredibly easy to set up. If you love games that challenge your brain in short-burst-sessions, this-is your next favorite-pocket-sized adventure.
Your mission is to navigate the treacherous Skull Island, mapping out coordinates to uncover precious treasures while dodging environmental hazards. It's a game of spatial management and clever optimization. You'll need to decide whether to grab a quick-scoring-but-risky move or play it safe to build a better engine for later. And just when you think you've got your grid perfectly optimized, a sudden danger might force you to mess with your opponents'-plans! It's fast, it's competitive, and it's incredibly easy to set up. If you love games that challenge your brain in short-burst-sessions, this-is your next favorite-pocket-sized adventure.
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Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Sit Down!, 2Tomatoes Games, Pegasus Spiele
Designer
Henri Kermarrec
Artist
Géraud Soulié
How many players can play?
It supports 1 to an unlimited number of players since everyone plays at the same time!
Is it hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are straightforward, but the-strategy-depth is where the fun is.
Is it good for travel?
Absolutely! It's designed to be compact and easy to play anywhere.
How long does a session last?
A typical game takes about 20 minutes.
Do I need extra-supplies?
Just a pencil and an eraser to keep track of your adventure!
