Dead Man's Draw
A game by Derek Paxton
2 - 4 Players 15 minutes Simple
Push Your Luck, Set Collection, Take That, Variable Player Powers
Card Game, Pirates
Description
Dead Man's Draw is a simple yet strategic card game where 2 to 4 players take turns drawing cards and combining special abilities to plunder the most loot. The game is all about risk and reward, as you can keep pulling cards until you play a card of a suit already seen, at which point you lose everything. This push-your-luck mechanic makes for exciting gameplay, as you need to know when to stop and "bank" your cards to avoid losing them all. With a playtime of just 15 minutes, Dead Man's Draw is a quick and thrilling experience. The game's variable player powers and take-that mechanics add a layer of complexity, but the rules are easy to learn and can be explained quickly. As a pirate-themed card game, Dead Man's Draw is perfect for those who enjoy a good swashbuckling adventure, and its lack of necessary in-game text makes it accessible to players of all languages.
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