The Hiking Shark
The Hiking Shark Co. is a Wisconsin-based indie board game publisher founded by Jordan Van Loo.
Each of the legendary treasure of Captain Clam Goldclaw have their own unique symbol. Find the keys to claim the treasure and become a pirate legend.
Set sail for a swashbuckling good time with Plank! 🏴☠️ Perfect for game nights with the whole crew. Grab your family and let the treasure hunt begin! 🌊
Get ready to walk the Plank! 🏴☠️ Gather your crew and dive into an epic pirate adventure full of treasure, tricks, and fun! Who will rule the high seas? ⚓
Ahoy, matey! Ready to conquer the high seas and claim the treasure? Gather your crew and set sail with *Plank*! ⚓️
Family game night is a cherished tradition for many households, providing an opportunity to unplug from daily distractions and reconnect with loved ones through fun and laughter. But let’s face it—finding the perfect game that’s engaging for both kids and adults can be a challenge. https://www.hikingshark.com/post/the-best-pirate-board-game-for-family-game-night
The Best Pirate Board Game for Family Game Night. This pirate-themed treasure-hunting board game is designed to deliver a unique blend of strategy, excitement, and family-friendly fun.
It’s a pirate’s life for you! Grab your cutlass and prepare to steal the gold in *Plank*! Who will rule the seas? 🌊💀
X marks the spot! 🏴☠️ Test your strategy and outsmart your rivals in *Plank*—the ultimate treasure-hunting board game!
Scores of treasure await those who are brave enough to build their crew and sail the open ocean in Plank.
Plank has momentarily taken over the babies room. Soon we will be shipping these out to our Kickstarter supporters!
Plank is a crew building game. As you attempt to claim the treasures and score the most points you will need to build the best crew for your needs by making crew members walk the plank and picking up new ones from sand bars.
I wrote a short article about how I recommend someone begin to design a board game. This is the process I used to design my board game Plank. https://www.hikingshark.com/post/how-to-design-a-board-game-the-first-step
Building your unique crew is a fun part
of the game, but don't get too attached to them! You
never know when mutiny is afoot!
https://www.hikingshark.com/how-to-play
Manufacturing has begun on copies of Plank! Huge thank you to everyone who backed the Kickstarter!
There are less than 24 hours left on the Kickstarter for my board game. Thank you to all of you who have ordered a copy! We reached our goal, and pretty soon, your games will begin getting manufactured here in Wisconsin! If you haven't ordered a copy for yourself yet but want to, you only have 23 hours left!
Plank is such an exciting and dynamic board game, and I am excited that you all will get to play it! http://kck.st/4bUkSBZ
The Kickstarter for my board game has reached its preorder goal. This means we have enough orders to move forward with production. We will be manufacturing these games at a local manufacturer here in Wisconsin and shipping them out to you all as soon as we are able! If you haven't ordered your own copy of Plank yet don't miss out! You only have six days left on the Kickstarter to get your copy. We may not do another manufacturing run until next year so you don't want to miss out and have to wait that long.
This game is going to be the best board game your friends have never heard of.
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I am excited to share that we reached our goal on Kickstarter! What this means is that we will now move forward with manufacturing the board game I designed and everyone who backed the project will receive their copy(s) of the game. If you haven't backed Plank yet but want to get a copy of it to play you only have 7 days left!
I am only manufacturing as many games as needed based on our Kickstarter backers so if you miss the Kickstarter chances are you wont be able to get a copy until we do another print run a year or more from now. http://kck.st/4bUkSBZ
You have just 12 days left to get your copy of Plank! Get ready to plunder your friends to secure victory!
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Plank! - Build Your Crew and Plunder Battle for control of supplies and plunder keys from your opponents as you build a crew and sail the seas to win the game.
We have already reached 41% of our presale goal for Plank! Huge thank you to all of the friends and family who have preordered theirs already. If you haven't preordered your copy yet don't wait! Trust me, if there is one thing I know how to do well it is design a game.
Here is a review from one of our independent play testers down in Texas. "PLANK is a thrilling pirate board game adventure that keeps players hooked from start to finish. The immersive gameplay & strategic decisions make each playthrough a unique experience. With its high-quality components and captivating artwork, PLANK brings the spirit of piracy to life on your tabletop. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or new to board games, PLANK offers a swashbuckling good time for all!"
Kickstarter Link: http://kck.st/4bUkSBZ
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Plank! - Build Your Crew and Plunder Battle for control of supplies and plunder keys from your opponents as you build a crew and sail the seas to win the game.
Here are the top five reasons you may not want to miss out on getting a copy of Plank. Preorders are closing in just 21 days!
5 Reasons Why You Don't Want to Miss Out on Plank. 5 Reasons Why You Don't Want to Miss Out on Plank. Plank has a high replayability factor. I designed the game so that all play sessions will be unique. The hidden treasures and supplies you need shift locations each game. Each game will feel fresh and new. Plank balances skill and luck. You have thi...
Plank is already over 30% funded! We only plan to do a limited run of about 100 copies of the game so if you are interested in getting a copy don't miss out! Head over to the Kickstarter and back it today. Here is a video showcasing a few possible turns in Plank.
Playing Plank - A Pirate Themed Board Game Here is what your turn may look like when playing Plank - A high seas pirate adventure full of plundering and fun. Back us now on Kickstarter to get your cop...
The 18 Scallywag crew cards are a Kickstarter exclusive! Plunder your way to victory in Plank! http://kck.st/4bUkSBZ
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Here is your chance to grow your board game collection with this exciting new game! Set out on a high seas pirate adventure and back the Kickstarter to get the Kickstarter exclusive Scallywag crewmembers. http://kck.st/4bUkSBZ
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There are few who can be trusted when you begin your quest for the legendary treasures of Captain Clam Goldclaw. If you want to learn more about the world of Plank and the characters you will meet as you build your crew and visit the islands around Skull Island, dive into the second volume of the Plank board game magazine.
Plank Board Game Digital Magazine Vol. 002 In Plank the Board game it is difficult to know- who is friend and who is foe? In the quest for the coveted treasures of Captain Clam Goldclaw you can never be too certain. Visit our Kickstarter page and follow it to be notified when Plank the board game launches.
Ever wonder what different iterations of a board game look like during the design process? Read our digital magazine and see some behind the scenes photos of the early iterations of Plank.
Plank Digital Magazine Vol. 001 Check out the first issue of our online magazine covering the story, and making of Plank.