Introduction
Lil' Guys is a relatively short card game in which players compete to throw the best party for a bunch of little guys. The player dealing the cards is considered the Party Planner. They divide the line into groups depending on the number of players. The other players choose a group of little guys and invite them to their party. The player with the most party points at the end of the game wins the game.
The game mechanics are "I cut, you choose" ✂️, where one player splits a set of items into two or more groups, and the other players choose which group they want. The twist is that the splitter always chooses last!
Components
The game comes with a deck of cards. The cards feature a variety of different little guys, each with their own unique abilities and names.
Gameplay
The game is played in rounds. In each round, the designated "Party Planner" splits a line of ten guys into groups. Players then choose which group of guys to invite to their party. After you receive your cards, you can trade one card with the Party Store. The Party Store includes extra bonus points and pranks you can play on your opponents.
Players score points for the types of guys they invite to their party, as well as for the items they collect. There are many different types of guys, each with their own unique abilities. Some guys are popular, while others are shy, stinky, or weird. It's up to each player to decide which guys they want to invite to their party and how they want to build their guest list.
The game ends when the deck of cards is empty. The player with the most party points wins!
Pros
- Easy to learn
- Not much language dependency
- Beautiful art
Cons
- Can be a bit chaotic at times
- May not be as appealing to gamers who prefer longer or more strategic games
What I Liked
I loved the art. The "I cut, you choose" mechanic is a new experience for me, and I think it truly adds something unique to the game. The game has a lot of humor. I recommend reading the cards aloud when playing with friends. Bonus points if you read the caption under each lil’ guy!
Conclusion
I think Lil’ Guys is a great palette cleanser. It is easy to learn, and it has enough strategy for you to think on and mess with your friends. The game has loads of replayability, and the artwork on the Lil’ Guys is stunning! Can't wait for this game to be available at my local store, so I can add it to my collection.
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