Article Summary
- Hecktic Media introduces a new board game called Trip Chaser, which is inspired by actual travel experiences.
- Crafted by the 2014 Travelers of the Year recognized by National Geographic, featuring experiences from more than 60 nations.
- Trip Chaser prompts players to accumulate points by journeying to challenging locations.
- The game features strategic aspects such as negotiation, avoiding obstacles, and purchasing travel protection.
Indie tabletop Hecktic Media has launched their debut game to the public, allowing you to enjoy some summer travel fun. Trip Chaser This is a global travel-themed game developed by. Dalene and Pete Heck In 2014, a couple was honored as National Geographic’s Travelers of the Year for their extensive travels to more than 60 countries over 8 years. Their journeys led them to develop a tabletop card game that incorporates their personal travel experiences. The game quickly sold out in Canada within three weeks and has now reached a broader international market. The game is now available for purchase on their website and on Amazon for $30.
Trip Chaser
Demonstrate your travel expertise by purchasing, trading, and risking your way to different locations. The more difficult it is to reach a destination from North America, the higher the points you earn! The player with the highest points at the game’s conclusion will have the privilege of boasting about their travel skills indefinitely. Visiting more destinations (up to 11) will increase your point total. However, be cautious of travel setbacks that might hinder your progress. (pun intended) On your journey, remember to think about purchasing insurance to protect yourself from unforeseen events.
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Objective In this game, players strive to visit different places and earn points depending on how challenging it is to get to each destination from North America. The player who has accumulated the highest number of points by the end of the game emerges as the winner.
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Gameplay During their turn, players draw cards, exchange them, and make choices between going on a trip or staying at home. Going on a trip involves using Destination Cards and money, and players can also buy travel insurance to prevent encountering negative situations that may occur during travel.
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Endgame The game ends when all Destination Cards have been used up. Players calculate points based on completed journeys, earning extra points for the highest number of trips and visiting different destinations. The player with the highest score is declared the winner.