Board game, Crabs in a Bucket

Crabs in a Bucket


  A board game by Rick Gardner

2-6 2-6

 5-15 minutes   Simple 

  Hand Management, Take That, Matching

  Card Game

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Description

Crabs in a Bucket is a fast-paced and fun card game that's all about being the first to get rid of your hand. Designed by Rick Gardner and released in 2023, this game is perfect for 2 to 6 players looking for a quick and exciting experience that can be played in just 5 to 15 minutes. The rules are simple and easy to learn, making it accessible to players of all ages and skill levels. The game combines luck, strategy, and a dash of colorful crab characters to create a unique and engaging experience. Players start with a hand of seven cards and use two discard piles to get rid of their cards. Suited cards can be played on top of matching cards, and players can even discard multiple cards at once if they have the right combination. But watch out for the Joker Crabs, which have special effects that can either help or hinder your progress. With 22 different Joker Crabs to discover, each based on a real crab species, you'll need to think strategically to outmaneuver your opponents and be the first to shed your hand. Will you emerge victorious, or will you get stuck with the dreaded Lobster, a barrier to victory that requires creative thinking to overcome? Dive into the world of Crabs in a Bucket and find out.

Expansions

Crabs in a Bucket: Shrimpocalypse
Crabs in a Bucket

Shrimpocalypse

  2-6 Players

 5-15 minutes

 Unknown 

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