Star Fluxx is a ridiculous, chaotic, parody of science fiction card game. It is published by Looney Labs and is just one of a number of themed versions of the original, Fluxx. The game is designed for two to six players.
The games starts out simple enough; draw a card, play a card. These are the only rules you need to know to start the game.
There will eventually be a goal in play. This goal is the current win condition and will change frequently as you play. Each goal card states the win condition. Usually this is having a certain group of “Keepers” on the table in front of you. Sometimes you can win with “Creepers” in play, which normally prevent you from winning.
Above is an example of some of the Goals and Keepers and the wonderful science fiction references they represent.There’s something from tons of scifi movie/TV/book series. Star Wars? Yup. Dr. Who? Of course. Star Trek? Checkov. In the picture above, if you have The Captain, The Scientist and Expendable Crewman cards on the table and play the Landing Party card, you’ve just won the game. Of course, it won’t be quite that simple. Take a look at the cards below.
The rules to this game are constantly changing and are enforced immediately. If you play the Draw 2 rule you immediately draw a second card for the turn. Playing the Play 3 card forces you to play two more cards this turn, whether they help you or your opponents. Sometimes you will have a great hand of cards and your opponent decides to play a Hand Limit card and you have to discard all the sweet stuff you’ve been holding onto. Don’t panic though. You will get chances to replace new rules or remove all of them from play.
Every card in the game clearly states exactly what it does. This is great. There is no need for a bunch of rules to memorize to be able to play the game. It is a light, fun game that normally lasts less than twenty minutes. It works great with two hoopy froods. Larger groups seem to work just as well, although this can extend the length of the game.
Check it out. I’m sure you’ll have fun with one of the themed versions. If you like Batman, Oz, or a number of other themes there’s a game for you. It seems that Looney Labs is continually acquiring new licensing to work with as well, so if you don’t see one that interests you there is probably one just around the corner.
So long, and thanks for all the fish.
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