Sleeping Queens*
In Sleeping Queens, a whimsical and strategic card game, players embark on a mission to awaken sleeping queens using a mix of strategy, quick thinking, and luck. The game features the Pancake Queen, the Ladybug Queen, and ten other queen cards, all under a magical sleeping spell. The goal is to wake these queens from their slumber and earn points.
Gameplay Overview
- Wake the Queens: Use king cards to awaken and claim sleeping queens.
- Strategic Card Play: Utilize knights, potions, jesters, and number cards for various actions.
- Protect and Steal: Defend your queens with dragons or steal others' queens with knights, unless they're protected.
Special Features
- Varied Actions: Each card type in your hand allows different actions to wake or affect the queens.
- Luck and Strategy: Balance strategic decisions with the luck of the draw.
- Point Scoring: Each queen has a point value; the game ends when all queens are awakened or a point threshold is reached.
Conclusion
Sleeping Queens is a delightful game for players who enjoy a combination of strategy and chance, perfect for family game nights and younger players. The game's simple yet engaging mechanics, coupled with the charming theme of rescuing sleeping queens, make it accessible and enjoyable. Players must think tactically to wake the most queens and accumulate the highest score to win, all while enjoying the whimsical artwork and imaginative queen characters.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 1.
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- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
We like Sleeping Queens so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
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