Fliptown

Fliptown is an engaging flip-and-write game that transports players to the fascinating scenery of the Wild West. Using a standard poker deck, you will explore the town as you seek to accumulate stars. Each player has a personal map at their disposal, which can be a dry erase board or a printed sheet, to record their actions and progress. During each turn, three cards are turned over: one to define the suit, another for the value and a third to represent the poker card. The suit activates one of the game's four regions - Trail, Badlands, Mine or Town. The value determines which specific location within the region you must mark, while the poker card joins your hand and is used at the end of each round. Each region presents a unique challenge, and each location offers varied rewards, ranging from cash and gold to valuable items such as weapons and tools, as well as bonus options for strategic combinations. Fliptown also provides for a one-on-one experience, where you can compete for a high score or challenge one of four robot opponents known as "cowbots", each with their own motivations. For multiplayer matches, a set of "community cards" is used, allowing all players to carry out their actions simultaneously. The reward cards introduce competitive objectives, making the race for supremacy in the city even more intense. Additionally, you can choose from 14 unique Wild West characters, each with their own initial attributes and special abilities, allowing each match to have a personalized and strategic feel. Fliptown is a game that combines exploration, strategy and excitement, ideal for those looking for a dynamic and challenging experience.

Age 14 + 30 min 1 to 4 players

Artists: Naomi Ferrall;

Designers: Steven Aramini;

Date: 2023

Note: 7.5

Mechanics: Paper and pen

Topics: Wild West

Table of Contents
- How to Play
- Tips for playing
- Game mechanics
- Game components
- Additional Information

How to play Fliptown

In Fliptown, start building a sustainable city by carefully planning its expansion. Prioritize efficient production and resource management.

Focus on improving infrastructure, ensuring that roads and buildings support population and economic growth.

Explore trade strategies, making the most of the available routes to exchange goods with other cities.

Don't neglect education and health to keep citizens happy and productive, as this will have a positive impact on overall development.

Keep an eye on energy needs, diversifying sources to avoid outages and damage to infrastructure.

Always be proactive in making decisions based on growth trends, adjusting your plan as necessary to ensure your city's continued success.

Main objective

Fliptown is a game in which the main objective is to make strategic moves to flip coins in specific ways, overcoming challenges that require logical thinking, skill and careful planning, while accumulating points to unlock new levels and in-game rewards.

Tips for playing Fliptown

Here are some tips for doing better in the game Fliptown:

  • Focus on perfecting your movement control skills to navigate Fliptown's complex terrain.
  • Carefully observe the patterns of enemies and obstacles to anticipate their movements.
  • Use power-ups strategically; they can be decisive at critical moments.
  • Try to memorize the maps to improve your response time in difficult stages.
  • Try out different combinations of characters and skills to find your ideal play style.

Video about the game

Mechanics of Fliptown

  • Papel: This mechanic involves the physical representation of the player's progress in the Fliptown game. Each player is given a piece of paper which acts as a place to map out their strategies, record scores and plan future moves. On the paper, players draw or write down important information during the game, such as resources collected, paths taken or positions mastered on the game board. This mechanic is crucial for maintaining control over the dynamic elements of the game, allowing players to adjust tactics as necessary.
  • Caneta: The pen is used to interact directly with the paper, allowing the player to mark their decisions permanently. This mechanic prevents changes to previously planned moves, adding importance to every decision made. The need to permanently decide players' actions puts pressure on them to think ahead, as any mistakes will be recorded and will have an impact on the final result. The pen also symbolizes commitment to the strategies chosen, stimulating planning and foresight skills.

Game components Fliptown

See all the items in the game below Fliptown:

  • 4 reusable trays
  • 4 whiteboard markers
  • 54 poker cards
  • card case
  • 14 character cards
  • 12 prize cards
  • 4 gunslinger cards

Additional Information

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