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Paperback: The Game

You are an author trying to finish kitschy paperback novels in this deckbuilding word game. Play against opponents offline or AI.

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Developer
Mark Fassett
Publisher
Fowers Games
Release
November 29, 2017
8 years and 247 days ago
Steam Reviews
Mixed69 reviews68.1%

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About the Game

Update: Paperback is now Free! Multiplayer server is offline, but you can play online the new sequel, Paperback Vol. 2

Word-building meets deck-building in the unique game Paperback. Players start with a deck of letter cards and wild cards. This is like their own bag of ‘scrabble’ tiles. With each hand of cards you make a word and score it. This score is how much money you have to purchase more cards for your deck. Collect cool letters with abilities, such as drawing more cards or double word score. Buy Novel cards to gain ‘fame’ points to win the game!

Features:

• Local play with up to 4 players

• 3 levels of AI opponents

• Tons of cool card powers

• Classic pulp novel artwork

• Win with wordsmithing or power combos - up to you!

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