Flipside
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- Designer Nick Gerts
- Publisher Hobby World
- Illustration Dmitriy Fedorov , Vladimir Lopatin
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What to Expect
You and up to three others explore a surreal landscape full of strange creatures, hidden secrets, and dark humor. The modular map is revealed as you move, triggering events, NPC encounters and scenario objectives. Combat mixes dice rolling and cards, while choices branch the narrative toward multiple possible endings. The game blends exploration, storytelling and cooperative problem-solving over campaign-like missions.
Who Is This Game For?
Flipside is aimed at gamers who enjoy narrative cooperative campaigns; it's suitable from age 10 and supports solo play. With a playtime of about 120 minutes it's best for extended game nights and benefits from players familiar with scenario-driven co-ops.
How It Works
Players move across a modular map (Area Movement) and reveal new locations while using action cards, dice and tokens to resolve encounters. Deck, Bag and Pool Building plus Variable Player Powers allow character progression and specialization. Narrative Choice / Paragraph elements and a Finale Ending structure ensure decisions change story branches and affect outcomes.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Nick Gerts, Flipside combines narrative choice with cooperative gameplay and Push Your Luck moments. Its branching story and multiple endings provide replayability, positioning it as a story-driven Adventure/Exploration cooperative.
Pro
- Cooperative adventure with strong narrative focus (Narrative Choice / Paragraph)
- High replayability via branching story and multiple endings
- Playable solo and supports 1–4 players
- Mixes exploration with deck/pool-building and variable powers
Contra
- At ~120 minutes per game it's an extended session, not a quick filler
- Leans toward kennerspiel-level depth; newcomers need time to learn campaign systems
Setting & atmosphere
A surreal, shifting fantasy world with dark humor, populated by strange creatures, secret locations and changing environments. The setting is strongly narrative and exploration-focused.
Tips for beginners
Start with basic movement and simple action cards; play an early scenario to learn how Narrative Choice affects outcomes.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. The game supports solo play (1 player).
How long does a game really take?
Playtime is listed as approximately 120 minutes; include setup and story resolution when planning.
What prior experience do I need?
Familiarity with cooperative, scenario-based or narrative games helps due to campaign and story mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Flipside blends Area Movement and Exploration with Deck/Pool-Building and Narrative Choice, creating cooperative campaigns with variable player powers.
Is this suitable for families?
Suitable from age 10, but with 120-minute sessions and narrative depth it's better for families with some gaming experience.
What mechanic makes it special?
The integration of Narrative Choice / Paragraph mechanics into a cooperative campaign with a Finale Ending defines its core.
Fazit
Recommended for players who like cooperative narrative campaigns and don't mind 120-minute sessions. Not ideal for those seeking short, casual plays.
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