What the Fluxx? (Fluxx)

Member Name: seth1970

Product:	Fluxx
Date:	27/05/09 (16 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Fun, quick game that does not take itself seriously

Disadvantages: May be a bit confusing for some people

We will start with the specifics of the game. It comes in a small, clourful box and contains 100 cards and the rules...... sort of.
With most games reviews, a lot of mention is made regarding the rules, and how the game plays. This is very difficult to do while reviewing this game, as the rules tend to change every time someone plays a card.
The objective is to win. How do you win? It depends on getting a card with instructions how to win!
The first card that is played is the initial rules card which tells you to draw a card and play a card, from then, conventional gameplay is out of the window.
The cards come 4 different styles. Actions, Keepers, Rules and Goals.
The Actions are used just once, when played. They can allow you to change turn order, steal opponents cards, terminating existing rules etc.
Keepers are just kept or laid out until needed. They have mundane titles, for example "Toast", and are mostly used with the goal or rule cards
Rules cards change the gameplay completely. Some make you draw more cards, some less, some allow you to keep a large hand of cards, some reduce this, some effect players with certain keeper cards, and a whole load of other rules changes that will make your mind boggle.
Goals spell out the winning conditions for that game. If a new goal is played, the old one is discarded, so you may be near to the goal, and have it swept out of your grip. Mostly they require 2 specific keepers to be in play, but others can include the number of cards you hold, number in play and numerous others.

The game is chaotic, and is either loved or hated by players. I love it, as it does not take itself too seriously, and games can be infuriatingly fun and noisy. It can be played by anyone aged 10 or above, but I would recommend it more for adults, as the chaotic rule changes can confuse younger players, who I find work best with games with set rules.

Games last at most 30 minutes, so it is great as a between game snack on longer gaming sessions, or a quick diversion when out as the box can easily fit in your pocket.

All in all a confusing fun time.

Summary: Great, fun card game.