Board game, Lord of the Chords: The Geekiest, Punniest Music Theory Card Game

Lord of the Chords

The Geekiest, Punniest Music Theory Card Game


  A board game by Jonathan Ng, Keith Teo, Phang Jun Yu

2-4 2-4

 25-45 minutes   Medium 

  Set Collection, Variable Player Powers, Card Drafting, Take That

  Card Game, Educational, Music

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Description

Lord of the Chords is a music theory card game that combines fun and learning for 2 to 4 players. With a playtime of 25 to 45 minutes, it's perfect for a quick game night with friends. Players choose from 13 musical instruments, each granting unique powers, and compete to collect three Key Signature tiles by drafting and playing Note cards to form Chords. The game is full of clever music theory references and puns, with Action cards like "More-zart" and "Major 7th Steal" that can turn the tables on your opponents. With Accidental Tokens to modify notes and variable player powers, every play is noteworthy and requires strategy and prediction to win. Whether you're a music lover or just looking for a fun and geeky game, Lord of the Chords is sure to hit the right note.

Expansions

Lord of the Chords: Who Let The Chords Out? – 1st Booster Pack: Advanced Chords
Lord of the Chords

Who Let The Chords Out? – 1st Booster Pack: Advanced Chords

  2-4 Players

 0 minutes

 Unknown 

Lord of the Chords: Who Let The Chords Out? – 2nd Booster Pack: Composers
Lord of the Chords

Who Let The Chords Out? – 2nd Booster Pack: Composers

  2-4 Players

 0 minutes

 Unknown 

Lord of the Chords: Who Let The Chords Out? – 3rd Booster Pack: Modulation
Lord of the Chords

Who Let The Chords Out? – 3rd Booster Pack: Modulation

  2-4 Players

 0 minutes

 Unknown 

Lord of the Chords: Who Let The Chords Out? – 4th Booster Pack: Essentials
Lord of the Chords

Who Let The Chords Out? – 4th Booster Pack: Essentials

  2-4 Players

 0 minutes

 Unknown 

Lord of the Chords: Who Let The Chords Out? – 5th Booster Pack: Conductor
Lord of the Chords

Who Let The Chords Out? – 5th Booster Pack: Conductor

  2-4 Players

 0 minutes

 Unknown 

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