Raptor
A mother velociraptor and her babies against a team of scientists.
What it is
A quick asymmetric duel for anyone who has ever wanted to be in a dinosaur film. One player runs a mother raptor and five babies trying to get away, and the other runs scientists trying to capture them. Both reveal a card at once. The lower card takes its special action, and the higher card gets action points equal to the gap.
What we love
- Low card or high card is a real choice, since one gives the effect and the other gives the movement
- Each side has two ways to win, so neither player is stuck with one plan
- Nine-card decks and three-card hands keep turns short
Honest trade-offs
- A three-card hand means a fair amount of luck
- One reviewer saw the scientists win all seven games, so balance is worth watching
- Scientists shoot the mother to put her to sleep, and she can kill them in return, which may matter for younger players
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is a three-card hand means a fair amount of luck.
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Content advisory
Combat is central but abstract; no graphic depiction.
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