Tag Archives: Card Games

Card games often use cards as its sole or central component. There are stand-alone card games, in which all the cards necessary for gameplay are purchased at once. There are also Collectible Card Games (CCGs), where players purchase starter and “booster” packs in an effort to compile a more and more powerful deck of cards to compete with. (source: BGG)

The Big Cheese Game Review

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Tom Wilson, American cartoonist best known for his Ziggy cartoons, said, “I wouldn’t mind the rat race – if the rats would lose once in a while.” In this game, you have to work your little rat butt off in hopes of catching the favorable eye of the retiring CEO. And while hard work usually pays off, you are not alone in your attempt to please the Big Boss. Others are in hot pursuit of the opportunity to earn clout and favor. Get ready to earn that promotion and be the next Big Cheese! Continue reading →

Tails On Fire Game Review

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Jeremy Taylor, a cleric in the Church of England in the 1600s, said, “Love is friendship set on fire.” This is not a bad way to suggest that passion can introduce new levels of energy and activity, both physically and emotionally, if a friendship takes a dramatic turn. This game aims to create as much fire as possible through clever card plays and sneaky thefts with you and your friends. The game ends when all the fire is out and only one player has captured all the heat! Continue reading →

Combo Game Review

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Jonathan David Haidt, an American social psychologist and author, said, “The most powerful force ever known on this planet is human cooperation – a force for construction and destruction.” Which I agree with. Spot on. As a group, we can create wonders and destroy them. This duality of man’s nature to create and destroy is best represented in semi-cooperative card games, where players are forced to straddle these two opposite and equally powerful forces to achieve victory over others through cooperation. To win this game, you must collaborate, but victory only goes to the one who dominates. Continue reading →

Trio Game Review

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William Gibson, an American-Canadian speculative fiction writer and essayist widely credited with pioneering the science fiction subgenre known as cyberpunk, said, “Time moves in one direction, memory in another.” Make no mistake, in this game, memory is essential but not the cornerstone of the gameplay nor the only element that will determine your victory. Be bold and take risks. Only those who remember and take a chance to challenge their memory will have the opportunity to be the winner in this fast-paced game that is fun for everyone. Continue reading →

Hungry Monkey Game Review

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Once upon a time, a hungry monkey lost some of his food. Rather than call it quits and get on with his day, he decided to ask for help by manipulating other animals in the jungle, tricking them into assisting the monkey in finding its missing breakfast. Or so the story goes. In this game, you’ll be looking to get rid of your cards as fast as possible, leaving nothing on your plate. Do so, and you win. But victory will not be yours if you still have a card in hand or in front of you. Are you hungry to earn a place in the winner’s circle, or will you let someone else steal your tasty success? Continue reading →

One Two Many Rabbits Game Review

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Your farm is a great success! Rich soil, abundant sunshine, and nourishing rains have helped create the most successful carrot patch ever recorded! But with your great success comes a terrific headache. Every rabbit surrounding your farm is hungry and eagerly looks to raid your carrot patches until nothing is left. Time to take care of these rabbits! Gather them into groups or take care of them one at a time. Just do it fast, or you’ll end up losing it all. Continue reading →

Coyote Game Review

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Native American culture is rich in history, art, music, and language. One of the creation myths includes the clever Coyote who embodies chaos and order. A trickster spirit who attempts to misguide and outwit, but never with ill intent or evil purpose. In this game, you’ll match the guile of the Coyote among your friends and family as you attempt to outwit and out-bluff them all. Careful consideration is a must to ensure that your lies and truths blend seamlessly while simultaneously listening closely for clues to call your opponents’ bluff! Continue reading →

Sweet and Spicy Game Review

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Our culinary evolution continues to push the boundaries of what spices can be blended to create new and interesting tastes. Of great importance to chefs around the globe is to keep their meals interesting, if not altogether nutritious. One way to do so is to create an edible that is both sweet and spicy. It makes you go “yum” and then “ouch!” In this game, the sweet little kitties will be playing and making you laugh, but they have an agenda. Behind their cutness burns the fire of their competitive nature. Enjoy the fun, but don’t get scorched by the heat. Continue reading →

Adventure Time Card Wars: Fionna Versus Cake

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Welcome to the Land of Ooo, the home of the Adventure Time graphic novels and cartoon series. In this game, you get to share the adventures of Fionna and Cake as they battle it out to determine who is the most awesome in all the known universe. To be so, you must use your cards to beat your opponent, using your cunning and legendary tactical skills. Flip, flop, and floop your way to victory as you explore the strange inhabitants and disquieting danger that lurks around every corner. Perfect for an adventure!  Continue reading →

Animal Poker Game Review

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American Rock musician Tom Sholz said, “Sometimes I actually start to think human life is just as cheap to corporate America as animal life, so long as there are big profits to be made.” In this game, players will compete to climb the corporate ladder by stepping on the backs of others to reach the highest office in the company: the CEO. Along the way, they’ll have to outplay and outwit every other player attempting to get the big promotion, along with competing directly with the current CEO. If you want to win in this game, you best be ready to fight like a highly ambitious animal with a deep desire for stock options and a healthy 401K. Continue reading →

Gudnak Game Review

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Chinese military general, strategist, philosopher, and writer who lived during the Eastern Zhou period (771–256 BC), Sun Tzu, said, “Know thy self, know thy enemy. A thousand battles, a thousand victories.” In this game, you control an army of a single faction focused on war for its own purposes. You build your forces and bring them to the field, combining groups to push hard against your enemy’s stronghold and control the land. But beware. While you may have built your army from scratch, know that your opponent has also done so. Ultimately, victory won’t go to the stronger army but to the more innovative player. Continue reading →

Pocket Samurai Game Review

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The life of a Samurai was one of stark contrast. One aspect of their life was the arts and a ridge code of honor focused on enriching and deepening one’s life. The other aspect was the sword, a brutal weapon designed to cut people down, take life, and cause suffering. The Samurai walked this path of duality, a living symbol of honor and horror. In this game, you must move purposefully and strike fast before your opponent takes your life. But strike with purpose and principle. Failure to do so will result in wasted effort and, perhaps, life. Continue reading →