DicePen Newsletter #13

2024-06-21, DicePen

Hello, roll and write lovers! Welcome to our newsletter. Once again, we have gathered fresh news about our favorite game genres. This time Dice Tales: Knight’s Adventures from our new publisher Mooncat in Kickstarter section as well as Recycled by NukaZombee. Both are prepared with one player in mind, so if you play solo, definitely check them out! Also Tale of Ale: Viking Saga Begins - trading strategy game that is prepared for 1-4 players will start the Kickstarter journey. We have two new publishers in our DicePen Print and Play family, and tons of new products on the shop, from Beyond the Horizon - sci fi themed strategy game, through Collateral survival adventure, to Race&Write racing game. Hope you will find something interesting for you!

We have 2 new publishers in our DicePen Roll and Write family. Lets welcome them all!


Rolling Rhino Games is a team of three creative people: Martin van Rossum, Peter and Lizette, who already have three very well-received Print and Play games to their credit. Their titles include Roco Ranger, Château and Arctic Roll, all of which have been very successful on kickstarter, and received great reviews. The first two were designed by Martin van Rossum, and Ian Brocklebank is responsible for the last one. They focus on games that are simple to prepare, and lightweight in the rules. It makes them perfect as gateway games, yet still they offer strategic depth for expert players.


Moon Cat is new publisher from Poland. MoonCat is a small team of cat lovers and indie board games enthusiasts. They want to focus on creating various small print and play games that will blend their crazy fantasies with strategy mechanics. Purr-fect way to scratch that gaming itch in the moonlight. We are really happy to have MoonCat with us! Hope we’ll have a great time cooperating and creating wonderful games.



Dice Tales: Knight's Adventures
It's a sandbox game crafted for solo players by a new member of our DicePen family - MoonCat. You are a mighty Knight in search of an adventure. You can go to many places to gain fame and glory. The choice is yours, compete in grand knight tournaments, seek the favors of the damsels of the kingdom, explore evil dungeons, embark on adventure tract, try to make your path to fight the fearsome dragon, or come to one of the towers to increase your fame with one of the adventures. The campaign is already over but you may try out the new Kickstarter Late Pledge option.

You can find the campaign HERE


Recycled
Game by NukaZombee - In the aftermath of a technological disaster, an abandoned waste engineer fights for survival in an orbital junkyard. Face food and oxygen shortages, radiation exposure, and mental challenges. Your mission: survive for 75 days until rescue arrives or gather the resources to repair and launch your ship. This roll-and-write, print-and-play game will test your strategic and resource management skills.

Check the campaing HERE!


Tale of Ale: Viking Saga Begins
The Jarl of Skjoldhavn village has sounded the horn for a grand raid. Five fierce clans arrived at the harbor with their Drakkars but their fleets are unprepared! As a resourceful supplier, you must gather and trade ale, salted meat, shields, and battle axes to equip the Drakkars. Your savvy trading ensures the success of raid. Become Viking Supplier, the unsung hero who knows how to acquire enough shields, axes and ale for a whole Drakkar Longboat Crew to power the legendary raids!

You can join preparation to the raid HERE!



 

Beyond the Horizon
You are the space mission commander. Your spaceship is orbiting at the mysterious planet Zay Delia. Command from a planetary camp receiving needed resources from your orbiting spaceship. Your goal is to send your science crew members to the surface, research and collect four key types of samples: flora, fauna, planetary geology and remnants of alien civilization. Equip your crew with the right equipment, from mission suits to space vehicles, send them to key locations of the planet, manage your resources and time wisely. Develop your technology for it to help you in your future moves. Become Space Mission Commander and embark on an epic space journey for the unknown!

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Beyond the Horizon: Modules
This expansion contains four modules for the game. Secret Agenda - Mission objective cards that add new way to score and are hidden from your rivals. Engineering Bay - New place for player camp - in Engineering Bay, players may rebuild their equipment for other types of equipment pieces or for further research. New Alliance - New technology three for your player camp, which will give you opportunity to gain additional points directly by using it. Planetary Incidents - Cosmic events cards. Each round players will draw a new event card. Players will have to overcome various struggles during the game, or use the beneficial situation to their advantage.

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Beyond the Horizon: Arachnid War
rightening Arachnids - guardians of their planet, emerge from their subterranean lairs. Fight with frightening formidable creatures to capture the planet’s valuable secrets. Arachnid War is an expansion for Beyond the Horizon which introduces a totally new planet map with additional mechanics of training and sending soldiers to fight monsters on the planet. It contains new dedicated player camps sheet and Arachnia planet game sheet.

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Beyond the Horizon: New Colony
The mission is clear - explore the Verdant Eden planet and prepare to pave the way for humanity’s next chapter constructing buildings for the new colony. New Colony is an expansion for Beyond the Horizon which introduces a totally new planet map and additional mechanics of constructing buildings on a new planet for the new colonists. Depending on players’ involvement, they will receive points at the end of the game. Try to contribute a lot to building a new human settlement to get a high score.

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Beyond the Horizon: Science Facility
Explore the new planet’s vast potential for scientific research. Develop the Research Facility and enhance its capabilities. All players will share it and will grant you amazing powers. Science Facility is an expansion for Beyond the Horizon which introduces a totally new planet map of Innovaris and new Science Facility sheet. This Science Facility is used and developed by all the players, so each round you will have the opportunity to use some of its powers. Always remember that with each technology you choose to use, you pave the way to unlock other improvements for your opponents, so it’s not an easy choice.

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Map for Rolling Trains: Australia
New map for Rolling Trains game. Embark on a thrilling tour across the vast and varied terrain of Australia with your trains. Your adventure begins beneath the twinkling Southern Cross, guiding you through the red sands of the Outback, the tropical rainforests of Queensland, and the rugged coastlines of the Great Australian Bight. In this land where Iron is king, load your carriages with the precious metal and navigate the railroads. Dodge the wild kangaroos as you lay down tracks, and be the first to connect the bustling cities from Canberra on the West to the mining towns of Eastern Australia. All aboard for a journey where strategy, luck, and a bit of Aussie charm will lead you to victory.

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Collateral
Become a leader for a tribe that has remained hidden in the prairie for centuries. Your mission is to manage the tribe’s resources and activities to ensure its survival and prosperity. Hunt, cut wood, fish and cultivate land to feed and grow your tribe. You have to remember that the prairie is not only a place of abundant resources. It is also a world full of mystery and danger. When you are ready you can send explorers to venture into the surrounding lands, solving puzzles, fighting enemies and uncovering ancient secrets.

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Collateral: Prologue
Prologue is an expansion for Collateral which takes place before the main game. Prologue takes place in a wild prairie. A place rich in resources and mystery. Its tribe’s first steps in an unknown and dangerous place, but at the same time this is perfect for the settlement. Write how your tribe’s story began and prepare for the future of these lands!

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Race&Write
Unleash your inner need for speed and become a racer. Race&Write in a thrilling racing roll and write game that puts you in the driver’s seat of the iconic cars. Taking just 15 minutes it fits into your busy schedule. You can experience the full excitement of a high-stakes race, making it the perfect game for those short on time but looking for a quick adrenaline rush.

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Race&Write: Garage
Customize your car by youself with Pimp Your Ride module, or choose one of four pre-made models with various skill sets and statistics. From Vintage Ride with just 5 gears, through nimble Urban Vroom, tough Trail Warrior, to Speed Demon, which is the fastest car in the game with 7 gears.

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Race&Write: Pit Stop
Shift your Race&Write gameplay into overdrive with the dynamic Pit Stop Expansion. It provides you with extended play - more laps mean more opportunities for strategic racing and thrilling comebacks. In Pit Stops you repair your carr Refresh your gearbox and make critical decisions on what ability to gain. Deciding when to pit and what abilities to refresh can make the difference between leading the pack or trailing behind.

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Race&write: Weather Cards
Elevate your Race&Write gameplay with the unpredictable twist of the Weather Cards Expansion. Change the game with every draw as each card dynamically alters the bonuses for different track sections. The Weather Cards Expansion adds a layer of excitement and unpredictability to Race&Write. Players must adapt their strategies on the fly as the weather shifts, making each race a unique challenge.

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Race&Write: More Tracks vol. 1
Dive into new locations. Canyon Circuit - navigate track with most dangerous turns in the game. Urban Autodrome - master the metropolitan mayhem as you race through the city streets. Swamp Spirit - tackle the muddy treacherous swamps. Arctic Loop - race through slippery glacial terrain arctic cold.

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Race&Write: More Tracks vol. 2
Dive into new locations. Sandy Trial - conquer the dunes and drift through the sandy serpentine. Dusty Road - leave a cloud of excitement behind as you speed across the arid expanse. Mud Trail - navigate the slick and wild wetlands for a splash of adventure. City Rush - weave through the urban jungle in a high-octane dash to the finish line.

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