Quick answer
Adventurous is a solo wallet game from Button Shy where you navigate a ship across a map made of cards, placing marvels and managing encounters to survive the journey.
What makes Adventurous different from other wallet games?
Most Button Shy games use a single deck of 18 cards. Adventurous uses two decks: a map deck and a marvel deck, giving it a larger feel without leaving the wallet format. The dotted-line path you build each turn creates a unique spatial puzzle that changes every game.
Is Adventurous good for beginners?
Yes, but with a caveat. The core loop is simple: draw map cards to extend your ship's route, or place marvels to clear encounter icons. However, the difficulty scales with the marvels you choose, so you can start easy and work up. New solo players may need a practice round to grasp the icon matching.
Frequently asked questions
How do you win Adventurous?
You win by surviving until the map deck runs out and your ship reaches the final card without losing all your health. Health is lost when you cannot resolve encounter icons on the map cards you draw.
How long does a game of Adventurous take?
A typical game lasts 15 to 30 minutes, depending on your familiarity with the icon system and the difficulty level you choose. Setup and teardown take less than a minute.
Can Adventurous be played with more than one player?
No, Adventurous is designed strictly as a solo game. Each player would need their own copy to play simultaneously. If you want a multiplayer wallet game, look at titles like Sprawlopolis or Tussie Mussie instead.
What do the marvels do in Adventurous?
Marvels are special cards you can place on top of encounter icons to remove them permanently. Each marvel requires a specific set of icons to be covered, so you must plan which encounters to clear and which to risk.
Is Adventurous part of a series or expandable?
Adventurous is a standalone wallet game. As of now, Button Shy has not released an expansion for it, so the base game is the complete experience.
Product details
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Adventurous: Set up the game by placing your ship card, creating a deck of marvels based on your chosen difficulty, and shuffling the map deck. This means you can adjust the challenge before you even start, making the game replayable for both casual and experienced solo players.
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