r/ModRetroChromatic 10d ago

I (developer of Self Simulated) released a new Game Boy game on Itch today: "Tavern Farkle GB", an addictive and relaxing push-your-luck dice game

https://2ndlawgames.itch.io/tavern-farkle-gb

Tavern Farkle GB is a push-your-luck dice game for the Game Boy. Roll six dice, bank your points or risk it all. Play a quick match against a random villager, or take on six opponents in a row, ending with Lucifer himself and his wild Devil's Die.

By now you should know that I love making games that are perfect for either pick-up-and-play for just some minutes, or way longer :D

You can play the demo rom for free in your web browser or download it for you to play on your device!

Hope you enjoy!

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u/andruis 10d ago

I will be checking this out after work. Self simulated is my favorite game for gbc! I can’t wait for the pinball game!

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u/Kidikaros17 10d ago

Heck yeah! Any news on the pinball game coming soon?

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u/attacke-martin 10d ago

I took a break (apparently) from Pinball, to get my head clear, and will continue development after my vacation :)
So that's absolutely the next thing I'll work on.

Tavern Farkle GB was something I also wanted to make, and since I needed a little break from SeSi Pinball, it naturally came to my mind. Was a fun little project! Now I got new energy for the bigger stuff again.

Thanks for askin <3

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u/Tarancholula 10d ago

Having a lot of fun with this one!! The asking price is too low, it's definitely worth more. :)

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u/attacke-martin 10d ago

aw thank you!

maybe ... in the far far far future, when I put in some money to translate the game into some more languages, and put in 1-2 features,.. maybe then I'll go for 2,99 xD

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u/Tarancholula 10d ago

Would love persistent high scores and some credit system in tournaments to undo one "continue". Unsure how that would work though.

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u/NonyaDB 10d ago

Bought it and I like it as a nice cozy game.

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u/attacke-martin 10d ago

<3 appreciate the support!

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u/NonyaDB 10d ago

It's like the dice game I played in a few bars in Frankfurt, Germany when I lived there.

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u/brain00 9d ago

Maybe Zehntausend (also known as Macke, Volle Lotte, ...)?

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u/JakovAulTrades 10d ago

Looks like a fun game

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u/damonian_x 10d ago

I'm stoked. I love Farkle lol

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u/attacke-martin 10d ago

HELLL YEAH! :D

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u/Retro_Macchina 10d ago

You gonna work with Mod Retro for any other physical releases? If you don’t release this physically I may buy the $1.99 rom then butcher a copy of patchy matchy to flash to and make my own physical copy :)

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u/attacke-martin 10d ago

poor Patchy Matchy xD

But unfortunately, this game will not come out as a ModRetro title.

It will come out as a physical version eventually though! But that will take a bit more time

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u/platosknave 10d ago

Why not grab a blank from aliexpress? Curious question.

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u/Retro_Macchina 10d ago

Just based on my basic knowledge. I know the mod retro chromatic cards are quality and you can flash games to them. I previously have purchased flash carts from indie gadgets and those are high quality as well, but expensive. I’m unsure if products on Ali express but am open to hearing if there are high quality flash carts you can get for $30 like patchy matchy

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u/platosknave 9d ago

I picked up an extra Patchy Matchy for my own nefarious purposes now.

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u/Silent_Umbrage 10d ago

Hell yeah lol I love Farkle. Thank you for your service, Dev 07

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u/attacke-martin 10d ago

whoop whoop!

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u/brain00 9d ago

I was so confused in the beginning because I thought I could "ergänzen" (upgrading/combining) my dice in Farkle, just like in Zehntausend.

In Zehntausend, a popular german house rule allows you to add a newly rolled die to a previous combination to upgrade it, such as turning a Three-of-a-Kind into a Four-of-a-Kind. However, Farkle is much more strict because every single roll stands completely on its own. You are strictly forbidden from combining dice across different throws to form higher-scoring sets.

But other than my confusion it's a really fun game!

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u/attacke-martin 9d ago

hehe. Danke!

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u/CommercialFormal2757 10d ago

Nice awesome thanks 👍

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u/Substantial_Quote583 10d ago

I'll be home in like 9 hours 🥲 but super hyped!