Postcards
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- Designer Eric Dubus , Simon Kayne
- Publisher Fenrir Games , Synapses Games , 999 Games , Arrakis Games , Elznir Games
- Illustration Crocotame
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What to Expect
In Postcards you ride a bicycle across French regions, collecting postcards, souvenirs and points. You play Travel cards to take postcards, set up camp, stamp postcards or move between regions. Postcards score points and may require several stamps; camp actions grant souvenirs and bonuses. The game ends when a player has sent their fourth postcard; the highest score wins.
Who Is This Game For?
Postcards is aimed at families and casual players aged 10 and up (min_age 10). With a runtime of about 45 minutes it's suitable for a typical game evening. A 1-player option allows solo play; learning curve is low while tactical depth comes from set collection and card management.
How It Works
Core mechanics are Area Movement, Open Drafting and Set Collection. On your turn you play Travel cards to perform actions: take a Postcard, camp to gain souvenirs, stamp a Postcard or move to another region. To send a Postcard you must be in its region; stamping consumes Travel cards and limits other actions.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Eric Dubus and Simon Kayne with art by Crocotame and published by several publishers including Fenrir Games. The game blends travel theme with draft-and-collect mechanics and has a digital implementation on Board Game Arena.
Pro
- Family-friendly travel theme with clear scoring goals (postcards)
- Supports solo play (1–4 players) — flexible player count
- Mix of Area Movement, Open Drafting and Set Collection offers tactical variety
- Approx. 45 minutes — suitable for game nights
Contra
- Limited depth for heavy gamers — leans toward family/casual audience
- Stamping consumes actions and can force tight planning
Setting & atmosphere
You tour France by bicycle, visiting iconic locations, camping and sending postcards home. The travel theme is central to actions like stamping and collecting souvenirs.
Tips for beginners
Focus on simple postcard goals and use Camp actions to gather souvenirs that provide steady bonuses.
Frequently asked questions
Can I play this solo?
Yes. Postcards supports 1–4 players and includes a solo option.
How long does a game really take?
Playtime is about 45 minutes; allow extra time for setup and first-time explanations.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is beginner-friendly for ages 10+; basic card-drafting and route-planning experience helps.
How does this compare to similar games?
Postcards combines Area Movement with Open Drafting and Set Collection in a travel-centric format, focusing on sending postcards as victory condition.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes. The minimum age of 10 and accessible rules make it family-appropriate.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Area Movement and Set Collection supported by Open Drafting defines the core experience.
Fazit
Postcards is an accessible travel-themed collection game with meaningful choices in hand management. Recommended for families and casual players who want short, thematic sessions.
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