Gauntlet of Fools
A board game by Donald X. Vaccarino
2-6 3-6 6
30 minutes Simple
A large amount of text on components is needed during play.
Variable Player Powers, Push Your Luck, Dice Rolling, Player Elimination, Auction/Bidding
Card Game, Fantasy, Fighting, Adventure, Dice
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Description
Gauntlet of Fools is a wildly entertaining adventure game for 2 to 6 players that can be played in just 30 minutes. Designed by Donald X. Vaccarino and published in 2012, this game is all about taking risks and pushing your luck to emerge victorious. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, you'll be diving into the action in no time, choosing your hero from a vast array of possible combinations and making boasts to get the best abilities, albeit at a cost. As you navigate the gauntlet, you'll encounter 50 challenges that will put your skills to the test, and yes, you will die, but the goal is to die with the most gold. With a mix of auctioning, dice rolling, and variable player powers, each game is a thrilling experience. Will you be the fool who emerges with the most treasure, or will you fall victim to the dangers that lie within the gauntlet? There's only one way to find out.
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