Paperback

Published 2014

You are a paperback author trying to finish novels for your editor. Complete Westerns, Science Fiction, Romance or even the rare Best-Seller. Live the dream — and maybe pay the bills. Word-building meets deck-building in the unique game Paperback. Players start with a deck of letter cards and wild cards. Each hand they form words, and purchase more powerful letters based on how well their word scored. Most letters have abilities that activate when they are used in a word, such as drawing more cards or double letter score. Players buy wilds to gain victory points. Variant included for cooperative play.

Mechanics

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Categories

Card Game Print & Play Word Game

Designers

Tim Fowers

Publishers

Fowers Games
Paperback

Game Info

Players
2-5 Players
Time
45 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.0/5
Year
2014
BGG Rating
7.09
BGG Rank
#737
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Paperback supports 2 to 5 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Paperback takes about 45 minutes.
Paperback has a complexity rating of 2.00/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Paperback is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Paperback has a rating of 7.09/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 11,409 ratings. It is ranked #737 overall.
Paperback was designed by Tim Fowers. It was published in 2014.