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Paperback

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Paperback is a deck-building word game designed by Timothy Fowers and first published in 2014. Players form words from letter cards in their hands, then use the resulting value to acquire stronger letters and other cards for later turns. Its distinguishing feature is the combination of vocabulary-based word construction with the gradual deck improvement associated with deck-building games, making it suitable for players who enjoy both wordplay and strategy.

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How do you play the board game Paperback?

In Paperback, players use letter cards from their hand to spell words, then spend the resulting coin value to buy more powerful letter cards or special action cards. It combines deck-building mechanics similar to Dominion with word-game spelling.

Who designed the word game Paperback?

Paperback was designed by Timothy Fowers and first published in 2014. Fowers is also known for designing the spiritual sequel Hardback, which builds on the same deck-building word-game formula.

How many players can play Paperback?

Paperback supports 2 to 5 players in its standard mode. The game also includes solo and cooperative variants for players who want to play alone or as a team.

Is there a sequel to the board game Paperback?

Yes, designer Timothy Fowers created a companion game called Hardback, which adds a literary theme and additional mechanics to the deck-building word-game concept. Hardback was released after the success of the original Paperback.

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