
Fruit Bandits
A board game by Ian Vincent
3-5 3-5
30 minutes Simple
Simultaneous Action Selection
Card Game, Bluffing
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Description
Fruit Bandits is a fast‑paced, laugh‑out‑loud card showdown where 3‑5 friends scramble to out‑bluff each other in a frantic fruit‑theft heist. Designed by Ian Vincent back in 2005, the game lives on a single sheet of rules you can teach in a minute, then jump straight into the action. Every round you pick a card in secret and reveal them all at once, trying to guess who’s got the juiciest loot while keeping your own hand hidden. The simultaneous‑action mechanic means you’re never waiting for anyone else – the table buzzes with sly smiles, daring bets, and the occasional “I knew you’d go for the banana!” In just about half an hour you’ll experience enough twists, bluffs, and fruity chaos to keep the laughs rolling, making it the perfect pick‑up for a quick game night.
