Friday*
Friday, part of Friedemann Friese's Freitag-Project Series, unfolds the tale of Robinson Crusoe and his loyal partner, Friday. Stepping into Friday's shoes, players navigate the challenges of Robinson's arrival on the island, disrupting your peaceful existence. The objective is clear: assist Robinson in surviving the island and prepare him for a showdown with incoming pirates.
Gameplay Overview:
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Solo Adventure: As Friday, your solitary quest involves optimizing your deck of fight cards to overcome the hazards of the island and aid Robinson.
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Deck-Building Strategy: Each turn, players aim to defeat hazard cards by strategically playing fight cards from their deck. Successful victories transform hazard cards into valuable additions to the player's fight deck.
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Life Management: Failure to defeat hazards results in the loss of life points. However, this setback provides an opportunity to remove undesirable cards from the fight deck, refining your strategy.
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Prepare for Pirates: The ultimate challenge awaits as two pirate ships approach the island. Players must deploy their optimized fight deck to defeat these threats, securing Robinson's escape and restoring tranquility to the island.
Special Features:
- Solitaire Deck-Building: Tailored for solo play, Friday offers an immersive and strategic experience as players shape their fight deck to overcome challenges.
Conclusion:
Friday stands as a captivating solitaire deck-building game, weaving the narrative of survival and strategic decision-making. The game cleverly integrates the theme of Robinson Crusoe's adventures, presenting players with a series of challenges to overcome. The optimization of the fight deck adds depth to the gameplay, requiring thoughtful choices to prepare for the final confrontation with pirates. As Friday, your journey is one of resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of peace. Can you guide Robinson to victory and reclaim the serenity of your island? In the world of Friday, the cards hold the key to survival, making each playthrough a unique and engaging experience. Prepare for a solo adventure full of twists, turns, and the thrill of overcoming obstacles on the path to victory.
Nominated for 2 awards.
- 1 Players
- 25 Minutes
- 13+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Friday so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 3 in All "À la carte🇩🇪 2012" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 7 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2012" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 8 in The best board games to play only solo (Solitaire)
- Position 25 in The best games based on novels/books 📖
- Position 4 in The best games from Friedemann Friese 🇩🇪👨
- Position 3 in The Best Games from 2F-Spiele 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 13 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2011 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 18 in The best games released in 2011📆
- Position 12 in The best pirate board, card & dice games 🏴☠️