Dino Party^*

Dino Party is a quick card and set-collection game by Ken Gruhl and Quentin Weir, published by KOSMOS. Two to five players aged 7 and up collect dinosaurs that have taken over the pool; a game takes about 20 minutes. Short turns and plenty of interaction make it an easy-going pick for families and friends.

What's it about?

Dinosaurs have taken over the pool, and you try to build the best collections. The first to celebrate three Dinoparties wins and earns the title Supersaurus.

How it plays

1. Play all cards of one dinosaur type from your hand.
2. Take any matching cards from the centre into your display.
3. Resolve the played card's action: draw cards, steal dinos or force opponents to discard.
4. Reach six of a kind to claim a Dinoparty – everyone else removes that type from their displays.

What makes it special?

A Dinoparty wipes out part of the other players' displays, so the game stays open until the end. Pool star cards act like dinos and trigger actions too, which keeps things unpredictable. Each round you decide how far to push your luck before cashing in.

Who is it for?

Families with children aged 7 and up, and groups looking for a short, interactive card game with a bit of take-that.