{"product_id":"dinks-donkeys-a-roll-write-fishing-game","title":"Dinks \u0026 Donkeys: A Roll \u0026 Write Fishing Game","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/242\/231\/126f6b7beab601a280a03660c805b36f_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1747043806\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=etYW0KufzCgOaoAB8WOVZblChXWpbOV78xwxm7p5t3o%3D\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eSolo\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eTTRPG \/ Roll \u0026amp; Write.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e1 die and a pen\u003c\/span\u003e. Nothing else required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eCompact,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003etravel sized.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eEasy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eyet\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eengaging\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003erules.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eFree Print \u0026amp; Play\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eassets for unlimited replayability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/293\/980\/65d02df24b16555814993a4f29db6690_original.gif?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1747339449\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=z4TekafXGbW7x%2BbfzD1KPP1WGRVE9zrB8z%2B8kUZzgFQ%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:Gone-fishin-\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eGone fishin'\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinks \u0026amp; Donkeys is a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003esolo TTRPG \/ Roll \u0026amp; Write\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egame about exploring lakes, catching fish and rolling dice. All you need to play is this booklet, a six-sided die and a pen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDinks \u0026amp; Donkeys is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eeasy to learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewith simple yet effective mechanics involving drawing lines, rolling dice and consulting random tables. It's a game about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ereal world angling\u003c\/span\u003e, meaning you fish for real species. And most importantly, it's a game about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eunwinding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003ein-reeling\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/300\/220\/34b1b76e2ef200526f4a966f1b729b32_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1747384540\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=361WP4dcj7D13Zlyi19%2BngweiIaQ0Yx9fo1kqZnLc1U%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe game focuses primarely on predatory freshwater fish from US, UK and nothern Europe. Perch, bass, pike, musky, trout, catfish, and zander to give a few examples.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/175\/598\/50136d421c36c73e7ad9abcd32b515be_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1746544129\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=6WiEnhS%2FaUxEi8bMoGW6lpDyRCtAmghVEsZn8hzzkPk%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:Donkeys-\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eDonkeys?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e...is just a slang for BIG fish. Dink is slang for tiny ones. So,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ethere are no actual donkeys in this game\u003c\/span\u003e. Only fishing. Just found the name funny. Also, in short it's D\u0026amp;D. Which is even more confusing. Sorry 'bout that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/271\/765\/66ac8b6e0bc28b4c040fbfebdc0c3b65_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1747209768\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=uMWv8HxJC0oshqlWzLyKu0%2FsXcs6l79T43WfYveGMi8%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:What-s-inside-\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eWhat's inside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe zinecontains\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eall the rules you need\u003c\/span\u003e. Besides the rules, the zine consists of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003erandom tables\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof fish species, baits\/lures, rods, lines, and other gear, and a bunch of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epre-made lakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor you to go fishing in. There's also guides on how to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ecreate\/draw your own lakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg class=\"image\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/212\/494\/d5bd186365a26353e00da6cc23e27f36_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1746780613\u0026amp;width=1181\u0026amp;sig=gtPZLd%2FyeUOMDnVSxl%2B86DTkxhoRJB%2FjRH5FE%2BUvlmQ%3D\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:How-to-play\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eHow to play\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou play by\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003echoosing a fishing spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eon the lake map. Then you decide where you want to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ecast your lure\u003c\/span\u003e. Roll your dice to determine your cast distance, and draw a straight line to it. Then you roll again to see if there's\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eany bites\u003c\/span\u003e. Your\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003erod type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003egives you modifiers to your casting roll, and your choice of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003elure\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ecasting spot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003einfluences the bite probabilities, and also what kind of fish you're likely to get. When getting a bite, you roll to determine the fish species and size, and then\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eyou fight.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDepending on how far out in the water your lure was cast, and on the size of the fish, you will have to roll a number of dice to reel it in safely, without getting snagged or breaking your line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatching fish gives you\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eXP\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ethat you can spend on\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eupgrading or buying\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003enew and better fishing gear - all to make your life easier in the pursue of that\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ebig ol' donkey\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/258\/627\/c333d4e4d500d2d24722305d1df73ac7_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1747133769\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=WR%2FZPLfg3%2BLc3IiBC0llIGnd%2FyVEIVmjFq0o7uEzXnQ%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere will also be some extra mechanics, like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eTIGHT LINES:\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThese are your \"luck points\" you can spend to re-roll dice, retrieve lost lures or to avoid breaking your line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/199\/412\/0103209cf568d8f064be889d77b3199d_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1746691875\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=UBb%2BD6w%2BCXYx2ZBNntDcMiBSEUboM7FY2UWtVoF2R%2B0%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"px2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eGo fishing in one of the many pre-made maps.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/201\/616\/4d3eb222503da5323168106e3a21e166_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1746706259\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=mBKx4VlNASCMVWchwNcj%2FmpMNas63C37GED29ytVNxo%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003cfigcaption class=\"px2\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e... Or create\/generate your own lake by throwing dice on the template.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\n\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aim of the game,\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ejust like fishing in real life\u003c\/span\u003e, is to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ecatch big fish\u003c\/span\u003e. You can chose to\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ejournal\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eyour fishing trips (if you're into that kinda thing) or just note down your PBs (\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003ePersonal Bests\u003c\/span\u003e). You might also want to set your own goals, like catching that specific species, or as many different ones as possible. This is all up to you. This is not about winning or losing, it is a game about\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003erelaxing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ehaving fun\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also implement these fishing mechanics in any other TTRPG you are playing - in case your players want to go fishing, instead of following your storyline :D \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:Replayability\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eReplayability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery game of Dinks \u0026amp; Donkeys will feel fresh.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eNo two fishing trips will be the same.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eWhen you have used up all of the pages in the booklet, you'll have access to unlimited print and play maps and templates for free on my website.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere will also be optional tables for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003etime of the day\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eweather conditions\u003c\/span\u003e, to add more depth to the game. These are rolled before you start fishing, and will affect what type of bait will work the best, and which species you're more likely to hook. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/199\/483\/7a71dc7461e769d6c2c85baa810c149c_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1746692266\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=66%2FIVk8g61MFN3%2F4MlS5PoyjE8pjaKMNhXxKCKGQDh0%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:The-art-style\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eThe art style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI wanted to create a light-hearted style and tone in this game. I chose to do all the graphics in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003epixel-art\u003c\/span\u003e, to bring up some nostalgic feelings, and I really like the calmness of this style. It kinda gives you that cozy \"mini-game\" feeling, and takes you back to retro-style video games like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eZelda\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eStardew Valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eHUMAN MADE ART. NO AI.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/185\/578\/ab5315647c8d5e416144a671b8d59dd2_original.png?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=100\u0026amp;v=1746606510\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=NF%2BD%2BTbmAV3XiQkdaOs1pk8YXxBpFLAsjUvRoVbVso8%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"template asset\"\u003e\n\u003cfigure class=\"image\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" class=\"fit\" src=\"https:\/\/i.kickstarter.com\/assets\/049\/300\/221\/b237f5cdeff73e5fc5463590f576cd80_original.jpg?fit=scale-down\u0026amp;origin=ugc\u0026amp;q=92\u0026amp;v=1747384557\u0026amp;width=680\u0026amp;sig=AH8Nd87Ou%2BlGI%2B%2FAVS5tqUaaGkcjcrjrA4mptm3FpA0%3D\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 id=\"h:Inspiration\" class=\"page-anchor\"\u003eInspiration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"text-italic\"\u003eDinks \u0026amp; Donkeys\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis inspired mostly by my\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ereal world fishing trips\u003c\/span\u003e, but also the fishing minigame in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.stardewvalley.net\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eStardew Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, the roll \u0026amp; write game\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/brintown\/paper-apps-golf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003ePaper Apps™ GOLF\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe river creation mechanics from the TTRPG\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/torthevic.itch.io\/riverbend-fishing-adventures\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eRiverbend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and the videogame\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/dantatstudio.itch.io\/river-legends-fishing\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bold\"\u003eRiver Legends: A Fly Fishing Adventure.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sunzenaut","offers":[{"title":"Physical spiral bound book","offer_id":54673060954449,"sku":"DINKS-PHYS-1","price":150.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Physical spiral bound book + A3 poster","offer_id":54673793614161,"sku":"DINKS-BOOK-POS","price":200.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"Digital version","offer_id":54673060987217,"sku":"DINKS-PHYS-2","price":50.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 Poster only (physical)","offer_id":54673891950929,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"DKK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0812\/1257\/1985\/files\/Frontpage.png?v=1787558989","url":"https:\/\/sunzenaut.com\/products\/dinks-donkeys-a-roll-write-fishing-game","provider":"Sunzenaut","version":"1.0","type":"link"}