I love board games, and I know many of you do too. There’s something magical about getting friends around a table and trying to outsmart each other or collaborate towards a common objective. We laugh at unexpected twists, get the satisfaction of solving tricky puzzles and explore different worlds together… They’re brilliant!
So, for everyone who loves board games as well as postcards, Fenrir Boardgames is launching a new game that blends the best of both worlds—it’s a journey full of postcards, stamps and souvenirs, and it’s appropriately called Postcards!
The game invites you to hop on your bicycle and embark on a picturesque adventure through 13 different regions of metropolitan France. As you cycle through these iconic locations, your goal is to camp around France, sharing your travels by sending postcards and collecting souvenirs. The game contains beautiful design elements, including gorgeous postcards, Marianne-themed stamps and many other small markers. I have a soft spot for board games with lots of little tokens, and all these look sturdy and well-finished.
We received an advance copy to give the game a try and thoroughly enjoyed playing it. At first, we were too focused on just sending postcards 😅… but quickly realized the different layers of strategy one can apply to get points and thus win the game. You can use the different types of camping sites to gather bonuses and also collect souvenirs, all with their own perks. Each game takes between 30 and 45 minutes, and up to 4 people can play together. And there’s also a solo mode!
I wish they sold the postcards separately though, in a usable format — they’re so nice! 😍 It truly makes you want to travel to France to visit these places one by one.
Currently live on Kickstarter, Fenrir is seeking support to bring the Postcards game to life. The campaign runs until February 10, and by backing it, you’ll not only get your hands on a copy later this year, but also support a game that resonates with our shared love for postcards and adventure. Check out the Kickstarter campaign to learn more and consider supporting this exciting endeavor.
Happy gaming nights!