Deadly Doodles (2019) Board Game
Deadly Doodles is a flip-and-write game designed by Katie Cook and published by Steve Jackson Games in in 2019. It is a paper-and-pencil game that can be played by 1–4 players, with a runtime of 20–30 minutes. The game is targeted towards players aged 8 and older and offers a fun and engaging gaming experience.
## Game Components of Deadly Doodles
– 4 dry erase boards
– 4 dry erase markers
– 36 cards
## How To Setup Deadly Doodles
To set up the game, each player takes a dry erase board and a marker. The deck of cards is shuffled and placed in the middle of the play area. The game is ready to start once each player has their board and marker.
## Gameplay Mechanics and Game Objective
– **Gameplay Mechanics**: Players draw cards showing various pathways or traps and draw them on their dungeon map.
– **Game Objective**: The goal is to score points by creating pathways, collecting treasures, fighting monsters, and avoiding traps.
– Each path must link to either an entryway or a previously drawn segment.
– Treasures are scored at 2 points, doubled if crossed by the dragon.
– Weapons are scored at 1 point each.
– Monsters matched with corresponding weapons score 4 points each.
– Monsters without matching weapons deduct 2 points each.
– Unused entrances score 1 point each.
– Traps set that are crossed by other players deduct 3 points each for them.
## Player Experience
**Deadly Doodles** offers a fun and quick dungeon crawl experience. The game is simple to learn and can be played by both young and old, as well as by experienced and novice gamers. It is ideal for filler games or as an end-cap to a game night due to its short playtime. The game’s drawings and pathways add a creative and engaging element to the traditional dungeon crawl theme.
### Pros
– **Quick Gameplay**: Plays in under 20 minutes.
– **Easy to Learn**: Simple mechanics make it accessible to all ages.
– **Fun and Creative**: The draw-and-draw mechanic adds a unique twist to the game.
– **Versatile**: Suitable for different types of gamers and game nights.
### Cons
– **Color Scheme**: The all-white dry erase boards lack the vibrancy of the box art.
– **Player Count**: Limited to 4 players, though some players suggest it could be expanded.
## Personal Thoughts on Deadly Doodles
**Deadly Doodles** is a great addition to any game collection, especially for those who enjoy quick, thematic games. It is perfect for families, casual gamers, and anyone looking for a fun, light-hearted dungeon crawl experience. The game’s simplicity and creative elements make it an excellent choice for game nights or as a filler game between longer sessions.
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