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Bunnies (and the quest for
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Game Review by Neil Thomson |
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Publisher:
Playroom Entertainment
Style: Card Game
Players: 2 - 8 (Best 4+)
Time: 45 minutes - 1 hour
Ages: 12+
Difficulty: Moderate
Price: $50 - Buy
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| Game
Overview
This card game is an interesting
concept to say the least. The game uses
a traditional card playing style however
the makeup of the cards is anything but
conventional. Players must get as many bunnies
into play as possible and these can have
1 of 5 different colours and 1 of 5 different
personalities - Congenial Bunny, Timid Bunny,
Gleeful Bunny, Sinister Bunny and Lumbering
Bunny. Once bunnies are in play, players
can then use weapon cards in their hand
to eradicate any opposition bunnies. The
weapons available are too many to outline
here but there are some amusing options
available. However bunny elimination alone
will not guarantee victory. In fact to win
players must acquire money with which they
can purchase carrots from the local store.
Of course these can be lost, stolen and
swapped throughout the game with the use
of numerous special play cards making for
one hectic and unpredictable contest. When
the last carrot is purchased the game ends
and the bottom card of a special carrot
deck is revealed. The number of this carrot
is declared the Magic Carrot and all players
must check their carrot pile (acquired during
the game). If they own the carrot with the
matching number then they are declared the
winner (but only if they have at least one
bunny still alive - so keep those guys safe!!!
Cards are set out on the table in front
of each player and players of Magic the
Gathering will feel comfortable with this
almost immediately.
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Final Word
I'll
tackle the issue of the title first. If
parents are looking at this game but are
put off by the word 'Killer' I would like
to try and minimise your concerns. Whilst
this word may be unfortunate, the game is
in no way bloodthirsty and actually rates
as no more harmful than your average Looney
Tunes Cartoon or Hollywood Movie. Having
said that I still wouldn't think it appropriate
for ages below 12. Ok now to the game. It
plays much like a simpler and more accessible
version (for non role-players) of Munchkin.
The play is very open as players can turn
their newfound weapon on any player's bunny
and this helps to keep a runaway leader
in check. Luck plays a pretty big role,
which will appeal to many people. Most weapons
require a roll above a certain number using
a 12 sided die (eg 8+) and the final victory
condition could see a person win who only
purchased 1 of the 12 carrots on offer.
Personally I found this to be an endearing
quality as it helps to keep the game fun
and non-serious. It also helps to keep family
members coming back if they feel they have
just as much chance as you (who may be an
experienced gamer). All in all it is worth
a look and further expansions are promised
to build on the existing complexity should
you desire it.
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