Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure
2–4 players • ages 12+ • Paul Dennen • 2016
- Designer
- Paul Dennen
- Publisher
- Lavka Games · Renegade Game Studios · Dire Wolf Digital
- First published
- 2016
- Players
- 2–4 players
- Age
- 12+
- Genre
- Card game
How it plays
Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure plays 2–4 players and is recommended for ages 12 and up.
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Where it came from
Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure was released in 2016 by Renegade Game Studios, with Lavka Games handling localization for Russian-speaking markets. Designed by Paul Dennen, the game was conceived to marry the mechanics of deck-building with the spatial tension of a dungeon crawler. Dennen sought to create an experience where players must balance the greed of collecting artifacts with the looming risk of making noise, represented by the titular 'clank' mechanic that triggers dragon attacks.
The game was received as a refreshing evolution of the deck-building genre, praised for its approachable ruleset and the high-stakes push-your-luck element provided by the board. By incorporating a physical map, Dennen successfully shifted the focus from purely abstract card play to a narrative-driven race. It quickly became a modern staple in the hobby, spawning multiple expansions and a legacy sequel due to its blend of strategy and thematic humor.
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About Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure
Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure is a game in the Board Games catalog on collecto.rs. 2–4 players • ages 12+ • Paul Dennen • 2016. It's filed under card game. Catalog data is sourced from Wikidata. No public games collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
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Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure is a board game for 2–4 players, filed under card game. collecto.rs catalogues the game, not its rules — the rulebook is the publisher's to distribute, and their own site is the authoritative source: https://www.direwolfdigital.com/clank/
How many players is Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure for?
Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure is built for 2–4 players. That count comes from this catalog entry alone — nothing from an expansion or a spin-off is folded into it.
What age is Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure for?
Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure lists a minimum age of 12. That's a recommended starting age rather than a hard rule.
Who designed Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure?
Clank! A Deck-Building Adventure was designed by Paul Dennen. It's published by Lavka Games, Renegade Game Studios and Dire Wolf Digital. The catalog gives its publication year as 2016.
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