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Create sets, rearrange sets, and swap out cards, all in a quest to reach zero.
Published by Nonymous Games, Absolute is a mathy set collection card game for 2-6 players with a 30-60 minute playtime.
Gameplay
Five cards are dealt to each player, and the deck is placed in the center of the table. Cards have numbers that are either positive or negative. On a player’s turn, he draws the top card from the deck or the discard pile and adds it to his hand.
Looney Labs has a new card game coming soon, Czech Games Edition has announced a new fully cooperative Codenames, and Plaid Hat Games will be releasing Super Auto Pets Card Battle.
In this standalone cooperative game based on the hit Netflix series, work together and race against the clock to complete adventures on the high seas—but watch out for unpredictable challenges.
Everyone knows Rock Paper Scissors. How many times have you played it in your life? But if the hand gestures start to shift, will you be able to keep up?
Can you fit each item on the barbecue without dropping anything into the coals? This tiny dexterity game challenges your steady hand as you try to cram the grill with meats without causing a backyard disaster.
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