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product_id: 79220191
title: "Rio Grande Games Friday Board Game"
brand: "rio grande games"
price: "KSh14692"
currency: KES
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reviews_count: 6
category: "Rio Grande Games"
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# 30-minute quick play Solo card-based strategy Skill & habit evolution Rio Grande Games Friday Board Game

**Brand:** rio grande games
**Price:** KSh14692
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🃏 Outsmart the pirates, evolve your strategy, and own your solo game night!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Rio Grande Games Friday Board Game by rio grande games
- **How much does it cost?** KSh14692 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/79220191-rio-grande-games-friday-board-game)

## Best For

- rio grande games enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted rio grande games brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Dynamic Character Growth:** Robinson evolves by shedding bad habits and gaining skills, making every game unique.
- • **Award-Winning Replayability:** Highly rated and well-balanced, this game guarantees fresh experiences every time you play.
- • **Solo Strategy at Its Finest:** Designed exclusively for one player, perfect for focused, immersive sessions.
- • **Engage in Tactical Card Battles:** Outsmart pirates and hazards with a clever card stack system that challenges your decision-making.
- • **Master the Island in 30 Minutes:** Fast-paced gameplay fits your busy schedule without sacrificing depth.

## Overview

Rio Grande Games Friday is a solo board game where players help Robinson survive and improve his skills through tactical card play. With a quick 30-minute playtime, it offers a unique blend of strategy and character development, making it a must-have for solo gamers aged 13 and up.

## Description

In this game Robinson is represented as a card stack of different behaviors. You are forced to improve this card stack so you can collect the cards at the end of the game to give Robinson the best chance to win against the tough piratesYou are helping Robinson who came ashore on your island fight against many hazards. At the beginning Robinson is not very skillful. With each fight he wins you will improve his abilities but defeats are also helping to get rid off of his worse habits. However life on the island is energy-sapping so that Robinson not only gains experiences during his time there but also starts aging and tends to get clumsy.. 1 player. Ages 10 to adult. 30 minutes playing time.

Review: Excellent game - Delivery by the seller well in advance and excellent packaging. Good service by desertcart. Well balanced and engaging game. Must have for solo gaming. Value for money.
Review: Me arrependi amargamente, pois baixei o app do jogo (beeeeeeem mais barato) e mesmo assim não consegui entender o jogo. Tudo em Alemão ou em inglês mas não explicativo. Tá lá guardado.

## Features

- 1-player game
- Takes about 30 minutes to play
- Unique and fun

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B006NCVC6A |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Batteries Included | No |
| Batteries Required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | #219,704 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) #8,829 in Board Games |
| Colour | blue and white, red, green |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (1,260) |
| Date First Available | 10 August 2012 |
| Generic Name | board game |
| Included Components | Cards |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 20.3 x 20.3 x 5.1 Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 281 g |
| Item model number | RGG 457 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Flat River Group |
| Manufacturer recommended age | 13 years and up |
| Model Number | RGG 457 |
| Number of Game Players | 1 |
| Product Dimensions | 20.32 x 20.32 x 5.08 cm; 281.23 g |
| Remote Control Included? | No |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Brand:** Rio Grande Games
- **Colour:** blue and white, red, green
- **Number of Players:** 1
- **Theme:** Video Game

## Images

![Rio Grande Games Friday Board Game - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813dzrgPIOL.jpg)
![Rio Grande Games Friday Board Game - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71GcvJq75qL.jpg)
![Rio Grande Games Friday Board Game - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31m++fK6qxL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What other solo games like Friday would you recommend?**
A: I have Pandemic but never played solo worth a try though because it is a good game.  I don't know of anything else like Friday though.

**Q: Has anybody ever beat this game?**
A: I have beaten it on every level (including the extra level the digital app gives you).  It's definitely challenging and you are not going to win frequently.  If I wanted to win about half the time or a little less than half I would play level 2.  Any higher than that and you have to adjust your premise for playing the game.  Basic strategy is to remove the -1 cards as early as possible, go for the "1" cards whenever possible on the first time through the deck, and prioritize the bonuses ("destroy" is always preferable to "exchange 1" for example :>).  Definitely try to get the "-1 Step" card.  It's not often useful, but when it is, it REALLY is.  You can get more aggressive in the middle game and try to get the higher value cards.  Later in the game life is key.  How you handle the pirates is very much luck driven.  Either the deck cooperates with you or it does not.

**Q: is there any replayability?**
A: I say yes there is - it's not at all an easy game, so the replayability is all about trying to figure out a winning strategy.

**Q: Is this game hard to understand and play.**
A: Hi Nancy! I bought Friday a few months back and it isn't very hard to figure out. There are a few videos on YouTube, which are great for understanding some of the finer aspects to the game. I wouldn't recommend it for a first time gamer, but it is far difficult. The trickiest part is keeping track of your total points when you have a dozen cards on the table, but I majored in English so Math isn't my strong suit.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent game
*by S***L on 13 October 2020*

Delivery by the seller well in advance and excellent packaging. Good service by Amazon. Well balanced and engaging game. Must have for solo gaming. Value for money.

### ⭐⭐ Review
*by A***A on 13 December 2022*

Me arrependi amargamente, pois baixei o app do jogo (beeeeeeem mais barato) e mesmo assim não consegui entender o jogo. Tudo em Alemão ou em inglês mas não explicativo. Tá lá guardado.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by A***R on 1 September 2016*

Highly recommended for anyone who is interested in an engaging solo game that takes 30 minutes or less to play. The game is easy to learn and presents just the right amount of challenge. When you lose (and you'll lose often), you feel compelled to set it up again and give it another go right away. When you finally earn a win, it feels like a real accomplishment. The game has 4 different levels of play, so you can ramp up the challenge when you start to feel confident in your strategy. There is an element of luck, as with most card games, but your success really depends on making smart decisions and deciding when to push your luck vs when to play it safe. With every loss you'll find yourself refining your strategy, so the whole experience is very rewarding. The components are of good quality, and the overall theme is humorous. One of the best solo gaming experiences out there. This is a real bargain at $20.

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*Last updated: 2026-03-06*