Clank!: A Deck-Building Adventure
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 60 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 2.2 / 5
- Year
- 2016
About the game
Clank! is a deck-building adventure game where players sneak into a dragon's mountain lair to steal treasure while building up their deck of cards. Move through the dungeon, acquire new skills, and grab valuable artifacts, but every noisy card you play risks alerting the dragon. The deeper you delve for greater rewards, the harder it becomes to escape unscathed. It's a race against your rivals and the dragon's rising fury to be the greatest thief in the realm.
Hobbli's Notes
Clank! nails the sweet spot between deck-building depth and pure push-your-luck tension, and the dragon bag mechanic keeps every escape nail-bitingly uncertain. We love how a good early build can be undone by one greedy final push into the depths. It's a fantastic gateway into deck-builders for groups who find pure engine-building too dry.
What we like
- Simple rules make it an easy entry point into deck-building games.
- The dragon's bag mechanic creates constant, escalating tension.
- Push-your-luck decisions add real drama to every dive.
- Player elimination risk keeps the shared board state exciting.
Keep in mind
- Player elimination can leave unlucky players sitting out early.
- Some randomness in card draws can override strategic planning.
Who it's for
Great for ages 12 and up, appealing to family and casual gaming groups of 2-4 who enjoy light strategy with a strong dose of luck and tension.
