Summary
Donald Duckis celebrating his 90th birthday in style asthe iconic cartoon character takes center stage in a new tabletop game. Arguably themost iconic Disney outside of Mickey Mouse, thebeloved hot-head is no stranger to interactive entertainmentgiven that he’s appeared in several video and board games over his storied career. While some may know him as the most powerful mage in theKingdom Heartsseries or for his decentLorcanacards, Donald Duck is looking to blaze a new trail with his latest board game.
Developed by Maestro Media, the studio behind the reveredThe Binding of Isaac: Four Soulsboard game,Donald Duck: Happy Camperis a new endeavor for the grumpy fowl that sees him embarking on an “adventurous camping trip.“Turns involve players revealing a new part of the board before setting out on journeys to gather resources that can be used to set up tents on various terrains or craft gadgets to make progress smoother. It’s all about balance though as the more resources in one’s bag, the slower their movement meaning less of the environment can be mapped.
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A High-End Board Game Is The Perfect Celebration
Donald Duck: Happy Camperis a game for 2-4 Players that runs for an average of 30-45 minutes a session. Players must complete tasks to earn badges and bonuses, withthe winner taking the top spot by gathering up enough points by the time Donald Duck returns to camp. It may seem like an odd fit but Donald Duck has starred in several extremely popular games that are both mainstream hits and cult classics so marking the character’s 90th birthday with a high-end board game is undoubtedly a fun celebration for all fans.
Besides starring in several licensed board games, includingDonald Duck’s Party Game for Young Folksall the way back in 1938, Donald Duck is far more at home in the realm of video games.Beyond his starring role inKingdom Hearts,he’s also led several solo games includingDonald Duck: Goin' Quackers, QuackShot,andMagical Quest 3 starring Mickey and Donald. Despite his popularity, Donald Duck’s board game adaptations don’t come close to his video game adventures, so it’s good to see him gain a new tabletop adventure.
The reveal ofDonald Duck: Happy Camperisn’t the only way Disney is commemorating the legacy ofDonald Duck.The media monolith is placing more emphasis on merchandise and products themed around the character for 2024and Tokyo Disney Resort spent most of June celebrating Donald with a series of limited-time events with unique decorations, products, food, and drinks. For a 90-year-old duck, Donald clearly still hasa lot of spring in his step.
