Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
- Designer Paul Dennen
- Publisher Dire Wolf , Renegade Game Studios , Arclight Games , Conclave Editora , Devir
- Illustration Rayph Beisner , Raul Ramos , Nate Storm
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
You sneak into a dragon's lair to steal artifacts, deepen your deck and risk attention with each noisy action (CLANK!). The game mixes deck-building (each player maintains and upgrades a personal deck) with movement across a physical dungeon board and tactical choices about when to flee. Resource types drive card acquisition, combat and movement while noise increases the dragon's threat. The core tension is risk versus escape while building a unique deck each game.
Who Is This Game For?
For experienced family players and hobbyists: designed by Paul Dennen for ages 12+ and playable with 2–4 players. With a typical duration of about 60 minutes, it's aimed at game-night sessions and benefits players familiar with deckbuilding concepts.
How It Works
Clank! uses Deck, Bag and Pool Building as its core: players acquire cards to improve their decks and draw hands each turn to generate resources. Cards provide Skill (for buying), Swords (for fighting) and Boots (for moving) while Movement Points and Action Points determine board movement and encounters. Noise-generating actions create CLANK!—which increases the dragon's attention—and Delayed Purchase or Open Drafting elements affect card availability and timing.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Paul Dennen, Clank! pairs traditional deckbuilding with a board-based dungeon crawl and noise-management. It received multiple Golden Geek nominations in 2016 (including Best Card Game and Board Game of the Year) and was a nominee for the Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year 2016. The interplay of engine-building and spatial risk sets it apart from pure card games.
Awards
2016
- 2016 Board Game Quest Awards Game of the Year — Nominated
Pro
- Combines deckbuilding with board movement (Deck, Bag and Pool Building + Movement Points).
- Tension from noise/CLANK! forces risk-reward decisions.
- Multiple Golden Geek nominations in 2016 highlight recognition.
- About 60 minutes playtime fits game-night sessions.
Contra
- Minimum age 12 makes it less suitable for younger children.
- Requires learning both deckbuilding and movement mechanics.
- May not appeal to players who prefer pure card games without a board.
Setting & Atmosphäre
Fantasy dungeon crawl: players infiltrate a dragon's mountain lair to steal artifacts and must return to the entrance alive to keep their loot. (Based on unsere Datenbank/Wikipedia descriptions.)
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on simple card synergies first and learn how Skill, Swords and Boots affect buying, combat and movement before pushing deep into the dungeon.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No — the listed minimum player count is 2.
How long does a game really take?
Duration is listed at about 60 minutes; initial plays with rules explanation may run longer.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with deckbuilding and basic tactical movement helps; newcomers should expect a learning curve.
How does this compare to similar games?
Clank! ties deckbuilding directly to a dungeon board and noise-management, unlike pure card deckbuilders without spatial movement.
Is this suitable for families?
Partially: it's suitable for families with older or experienced players (min age 12).
What mechanic makes it special?
The blend of Deck, Bag and Pool Building with Movement Points and the CLANK! noise mechanic defines the experience.
Fazit
Clank! is a strong choice if you want deckbuilding tied to a physical dungeon and tense risk decisions. Players seeking pure card-only play or minimal setup may prefer other titles.
