Poison*
Poison offers a strategic yet straightforward card game experience where players navigate the challenge of managing cauldrons without letting them overflow. The gameplay revolves around avoiding the accumulation of cards from the central area, with a unique twist on scoring: if you collect the most cards in one suit, you can discard them, turning potential defeat into victory. This dynamic makes each round unpredictable and engaging.
Gameplay Overview
- Strategic Discarding: Players aim to discard cards without exceeding the sum limit for each cauldron.
- Suit Management: Carefully manage the three suits to avoid penalty points or strategically collect the most to discard them.
- Joker Dynamics: Utilize joker cards wisely as they can be played on any pile but come with a higher penalty risk.
Special Features
- Scoring Twist: The game's unique scoring system adds a layer of strategy, encouraging players to sometimes collect more cards of a specific suit.
- Dynamic Interaction: Player decisions directly affect others, making each turn significant for all players.
- End-of-Round Drama: The round's end brings a tense reveal as players see whether their strategies have paid off.
Conclusion
Poison cleverly combines risk management with strategic planning, offering a card game that's easy to learn but challenging to master. The game's blend of strategy and interaction makes it a great choice for players looking for a mix of thoughtful play and light-hearted competition.
Nominated for 3 awards.
- 3 - 6 Players
- 30 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
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We like Poison so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 3 in All "À la carte🇩🇪 2009" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 5 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 2009" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 30 in The Best Games from AMIGO 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 27 in The Best Games from Heidelberger Spieleverlag 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 18 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2008 game fair in Essen, Germany
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