Venturesome^*

Venturesome is a mean-spirited card game for two to five adventurers aged 10 and up. In about 30 minutes you assemble expeditions to claim legendary treasures, throwing every possible obstacle in your rivals' path.

What is it about?

You gather a band of adventurers to take on a chosen challenge while dodging threats. You spend your members' abilities to wreck your opponents' plans, and they are just as ready to steal, manipulate and cheat their way past you.

How it plays

• Cards give you expedition members with different abilities.
• You decide which challenge to attempt and which threats to avoid.
• Special abilities let you sabotage your rivals' expeditions.

Act too timidly and, instead of treasure, you will find nothing but trouble.

Who is it for?

• Fans of nasty take-that card games.
• Anyone who knew the legendary Palastgeflüster, whose spiritual successor this is.
• Sociable groups from ten up who enjoy needling each other.

Conclusion

Venturesome lives on direct interaction: stealing, manipulating and gloating are the whole point. If you prefer peaceful engine-building, steer clear. If you love winning through cunning, you get a brisk, spiteful duel.