HALL of the DWARF KING is Out Now on Playdate Catalog 

Version2 has been updated on Itch.io

We have updated our MERCH store with new items

AND the Print/Cut poster!

+ To Celebrate ALL Ledbetter games are ON SALE

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There are a number of running jokes in the Playdate Community. Anytime someone new to the system comes in, we ‘reset the clock’ on such questions as Can you recharge the system with the Crank? (no) or Does this thing play DOOM? (of course it does)

Another that comes up more often than not is about the following Screenshot – Does anyone know what game this is? 

After years of this, Neven Mrgan of Panic hosted a month-long game jam to finally answer the question. A number of us built out projects incorporating The Screenshot, which he has been using as a promotional asset since before the Playdate launched. They are all available as sideloadable prototypes for free from the itch.io Jam page!

Hall of the Dwarf King came out of this jam and as of August 5th, is on Playdate Catalog as well as itch.io! The new version is a heavily upgraded v2 of the jam game with overhauled backend sequencing, new Attack art, Meta-progression system and BTS Creature scenes + Endings for all of our characters. Additionally, gameplay now has Skill Boons available to every character and Chests/Mimics included. There has been a light rebalance overall to the creature stats, but more importantly.. 

The game has been overhauled for Two modes of play! 

You can run the dungeon puzzle over and over simply by tapping A. You may not be successful in surviving, but you’re meta numbers may go up, making it an interesting podcast game. We know some of you just want to Grind!

Hall was initially envisioned as a mixed-media game where the Playdate could be used to facilitate Boardgame-style Roleplay in a guided, mini-DnD style session! To that effect, there is a PrintSet mode where you will roll your own d6 and use physical Screenshot Board, Tiles and Creature Cards to try and survive the co-op puzzle. It is helpful to have at least one player knowledgeable about the workings of the game, so there is a PDF available on the itch.io page that will Always be FREE alongside the game jam version. It includes Print/Cuts for the board and all the pieces (we recommend printing those on a thicker paper like cardstock) as well as in-depth explanation of setup and rules. 

This info is also available in-game along with a QR code to the following video that goes over details and includes a demo playthrough!

Surviving rounds in either mode will feed into the meta-progression which entails unlocking all of the Creature stats through gameplay and Skill usage. Every 5% you’ll get a new bonus on the Title Screen and after meeting the Dwarf King a few times, you’ll unlock another bit of UI that will help you pursue 100%

We’ve had the privilege of showing Hall of the Dwarf King at several shows recently to many compliments. By far the best was when running a game for a father and his two kids, they later came back to play a few more rounds!

This is the type of game I think I would have bugged my parents to play with me over and over.

The game was envisioned as a modern version of VHS Board Games of the past where the heavy lifting of game mechanics is handled, and players can focus on roleplay and fun. If it becomes a way for you to introduce or share an experience with your friends or family, if it is a way for you to show off the Playdate and explore new ways to play.. we hope you share your experience with us!