Friday
- Designer Friedemann Friese
- Publisher 2F-Spiele , 2Tomatoes Games , 999 Games , Arclight Games , Edge Entertainment
- Illustration Harald Lieske , Marcel-André Casasola Merkle
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
You play as Friday, helping Robinson Crusoe survive on an island by optimizing your deck of fight cards to overcome hazards. Each turn, you attempt to defeat hazard cards using your deck. Successful defeats add new fight cards to your deck, while failures cost life points but allow you to remove unwanted cards. Ultimately, you must defeat two pirate ships to secure Robinson's escape.
Who Is This Game For?
Friday is designed for solo players aged 13 and up who enjoy a medium-difficulty game with short playtime. With about 25 minutes per game, it's ideal for quick solo sessions. Prior experience with deck-building or tactical card games is beneficial but not mandatory.
How It Works
Friday is a solo deck-building game featuring hand management and push-your-luck mechanics. You build your deck with fight and hazard cards, playing cards each turn to defeat hazards. Failure results in losing life points but lets you remove undesirable cards. This cycle improves your deck to face increasingly difficult challenges.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Friedemann Friese, Friday was recommended for the 2012 Kennerspiel des Jahres and received multiple Golden Geek nominations. It uniquely combines the Robinson Crusoe theme with innovative deck-building and solo gameplay. Part of the 'Robinson Crusoe' book family, it stands out for integrating push-your-luck elements.
Awards
2012
2012
- 2014 Juego del Año — Recommended
- 2012 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up — Nominated
- 2011 Meeples Choice Award — Nominated
Pro
- Short playtime of about 25 minutes
- Innovative blend of deck-building and push-your-luck
- Perfect solo game for players aged 13 and up
- 2012 Kennerspiel des Jahres recommended
Contra
- Only for one player
- Limited complexity for advanced gamers
- Theme may be niche for some players
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is set on a fictional island inspired by the Robinson Crusoe story, where you face hazards and pirates to help Robinson survive and escape.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on steadily improving your deck and avoid losing too many life points to stay in the game.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, Friday is a solo game designed for exactly one player.
How long does a game really take?
Games last about 25 minutes, suitable for quick solo sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic deck-building knowledge helps, but beginners can also enjoy the game.
How does this compare to similar games?
Friday uniquely combines deck-building with push-your-luck and solo mechanics.
Is this suitable for families?
Suitable from age 13, mainly geared toward solo players rather than family groups.
What mechanic makes it special?
The mix of deck-building and push-your-luck defines the gameplay.
Fazit
Friday is a strong recommendation for solo players who enjoy tactical deck-building and thematic adventures. Its short duration allows for many quick plays. More experienced solo gamers might find it less complex.
