DicePen Newsletter #15

2024-08-10, DicePen

We got some big news to share! For the first time we’ve launched a Kickstarter campaign with physical products, so if you want games that are ready to play, that is the time for you to acquire them.We picked up the games for DicePen Collection that just need one type of sheet, and will be prepared in a5 size - they are really easy to carry. We’ve even prepared the handy slim DicePen toolkit with all the tools you need, and it can be attached directly to the games with a built-in elastic band! So head to the Kickstarter section for more info.

But that’s of course not all we have for you in this newsletter. Bastion Run by Nuka Zombee is in the last days of the campaign, so check it for sure, and try to escape dangers that can hide inside a forgotten dungeon. Diceolated by Dicetiki is gathering notifications before the launch. This one will be a solo adventure abandoned on a space station, with possible multiplayer mode unlocked in stretch goals.
Also as always lots of games, the final game from Dice Raiders series - Terracota Army by Lizardking, Recycled by Nuka Zombee, Potion Crafter by DiceTiki, and new maps for Rolling Trains and Dice of Steam. Let's’ get going!


Dice&Sun Promotion

Summer is a wonderful season to dive into Print and Play games, as they offer the convenience of portability. With just a handful of paper, pencils, and a couple of dice, you can immerse yourself in a diverse collection of games tailored for various player groups. It's a great moment to share our hobby among friends. This action will last all summer!

We invite you to take a part in the “Dice and Sun” promotion!

All details you can find HERE



DicePen Collection
Dicepen Collection is a unique selection of the compact Roll and Write games from our creators that offer a vast array of mechanics and themes. Each game comes as an A5-sized game pad that is slim and adventure-ready. Slip them in your backpack or handbag and play them anywhere – on a picnic, waiting for a train, or while relaxing at home.
This collection will grow. The more funds raised, the more games will be added to the collection. It starts with 3 titles, but it may include up to 10 games in the end!
The games are compact and fast to play. Each requires just one type of sheet and takes about 30 minutes to play, each can be enjoyed solo or with friends. There is even a handy Roll and Write toolkit that snaps to the games available on the campaign.

You can find the campaign HERE


Bastion Run
In the dim, dark depths of a forgotten dungeon, two rogues try their chance to escape. Will you manage to guide them across the dungeon to reach their final goal? A fun, smart, and highly cooperative game for 2 players involving NPC movement, item swaps, turn exchanges, and collaboration to help each other escape from the bastion. Solo mode is just as fun as co-op, challenging a single player to control both prisoners.

The campaign is now live. You can find it HERE


Diceolated
Embark on a solo mission aboard an abandoned space station. Armed with only your wits and a Data Pad, you’ll roll dice unlocking chroma codes to decrypt cipher symbols. Use them to hack systems and unlock station chambers. Your mission: reach the rooms containing the station’s secret data. You have just 12 hours before the station decays and all its valuable information is lost! Get ready to roll the dice and face the locked chambers of Diceolated. The station’s mysteries await.

The campaign will start soon. You can add it to your notification now HERE



 

Dice of Steam
Become a railroad investor, build your fortune during the railroad development boom. At the turn of the 20th century, many railroad companies are fighting to expand their tracks and stock values. That is a golden moment to turn the opportunity to your advantage! You have the power to influence track expanding strategies of various companies and acquire their shares.You will lay the tracks for them, gain investment from the cities that you reached and exchange them into train companies shares.

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Recycled
After a technological disaster an abandoned waste engineer is surviving against the odds in an orbital junkyard. The longer you stay in this toxic area, the worse it gets. Recycled is a roll-and-write print-and-play resource management survival game. You must construct new facilities, overcome food and oxygen shortages, radiation exposure and mental challenges to survive for 75 days until the transport arrives. Alternatively, collect the resources needed to repair and launch your ship. No one will help you in your struggle against time, and you will fail often. Just don’t let it break your spirit, comrade! Recycle or get recycled.

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Recycled: Pioneers
Expand your gameplay mechanics with new Roles, a Tech tree, and 3 new buildings. Take on the role of one of the first legendary colonists and achieve an additional goal to succeed. Study new technologies using your free Sanity points and get closer to victory. New buildings provide more ways to yield resources and can save you in difficult situations.

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Recycled - additional maps
Three additional maps for Recycled challenges you to survive in different circumstances, both initial and subsequent. Do you dare to survive?

Recycled: Hot Planet
Recycled: Infected Planet
Recycled: Toxic Planet


 

Potion Crafter
One fateful evening, under the cloak of darkness, a thief known only as the Shadow Serpent slithered through the Everlight City. With a swift and silent grace, he managed to rob every single alchemy shop on the magical lane.
As a Master of Alchemy and shopkeeper, your task is clear: restock your assortment before the shop opens. You have just 20 turns to prepare enchanting potions according to ancient recipes inscribed on your enchanted parchment. Unlock a palette of powerful substances using Aquatic Vein, Amorous Spirit, and Arcane Jolt. Combine them in your Alchemy Station to create new substances according to your Alchemy Guide. Prepare glass alchemical pots and let the magic begin!

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Potion Creafter: Adept Recipes
Discover the enchanting world of alchemy with the Alchemy Adept Recipes expansion Pack for Potion Crafter! This expansion is designed especially for family play with kids and adds nine new recipe cards to your magical repertoire.

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Potion Crafter: Master Recipes
Are you ready to unlock the secrets of ancient elixirs and delve into the arcane depths of potion-making? The Master Recipes Expansion is here, tailored for those who seek a challenge beyond the ordinary. Each recipe demands even more attention than expert recipes from the base game. Only the most skilled alchemist will master these recipes. Will you rise to the challenge?

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Potion Crafter: Alchemist Gang
Step into the secret society of alchemists with the “Alchemists Gang” expansion for Potion Crafter. Each alchemist brings a unique ability to the game, enhancing your magical journey.  Use your alchemist skills wisely. They may be used up to three times and may tip the balance in your favor.  Explore the Potion Crafter with Alchemists Gang expansion and use their secrets.

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Potion Crafter: Cat Assistants
Calling all alchemists, both novice and seasoned! The mystical felines have arrived to enhance your potion-making journey in Potion Crafter experience. Each card features a cat companion, each with its own magical expertise. These feline assistants hold the keys to secret formulas to Expand your Alchemy Guide.

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Potion Crafter: Secret Ingredient
Attention, alchemists! Prepare to unlock new dimensions of magic with the “Special Ingredients” expansion for Potion Crafter. Each card holds a secret value with the power to transform colors. These special ingredients allow you to harness the energy of your dice rolls in an extraordinary way. Use the die value from your card to represent any basic color. Remember, the magical lanes of Wizard’s Walk await your experimentation. May your dice rolls be ever in your favor!

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Map for Rolling Trains: Romania
All aboard for an unforgettable adventure through the heart of Romania! In this map for Rolling Trains you’ll embark on a captivating journey from the bustling streets of Bucharest to the mist-shrouded peaks of Transylvania with Brasov city. Your tracks will wind near lush forests, medieval castles, and charming villages. But this is no mere sightseeing tour – you’re here on business! The lifeblood of your railway empire is iron, the most precious cargo in the land. Load up your wagons and strategize your way to victory as you traverse this sun-drenched land.

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Dice of Steam: Korea
Welcome to the Realm of Chosŏn - visit Korea map expansion for “Dice of Steam”. Unleash the power of Steam-Powered companies. Their tracks await to be laid across the land! Explore Historic Cities from Najin - a hidden gem nestled in the rugged mountains, waiting for ambitious rail tycoons in the North-East, to Mokpo - a port city with dreams of prosperity, fueled by steam and ambition in the South-West. Claim your ticket, unleash your entrepreneurial spirit, master the art of steam, and leave your mark on the history of 1900s Korea.

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