CHRISTMAS LIGHTS

 

---

---

OBJECTIVE OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS: Be the first player to complete two sets of lights 

NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 2 – 6 players 

CONTENTS: 100 cards  

TYPE OF GAME: Abstract Strategy Card Game 

AUDIENCE: Ages 6+ 

---

INTRODUCTION OF CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 

Christmas Lights is a set collecting card game with deduction and hidden information.  In this game, players are trying to track the cards in their hand (which they cannot see) and create sets of lights.  They are allowed to ask other players questions and arrange the cards in their hand to help them remember the information.  The first player to complete two sets of lights wins the game.  온라인카지노

CONTENTS   

The bulb deck contains six different suits.  Each suit is a different colored bulb and has 7 cards in it.  The suit colors include: red, green, yellow, blue, purple, and pink.  There are 8 plug cards, 5 broken bulb cards, and 3 present cards. 

The event deck consists of 6 bubble light bulbs and 6 event cards.  There are 18 pattern cards in the pattern deck, 6 different character cards, and 6 player aids. 

SETUP 

Shuffle the bulb, event, and pattern cards separately.  Deal five bulbs and two pattern cards to each player.  Each player holds their bulb cards in a fan facing away from them.  A player does not look at their cards.  Their opponents should be able to see the cards. 

Each player keeps their pattern cards a secret.  During the game, this might change depending on other cards played. 

With enough character cards for each player to have one, shuffle them and deal one to each player.  Be sure to include Santa in the deck.   

THE PLAY 

The player with the Santa card goes first.  During play. Players should not look at their hands.  However, they are allowed to rearrange the cards to help them remember information about their hand.  Cards can be turned upside down, sideways, or held in different hands for a player to remember what they have learned about their hand.  Opponents should always be able to see your hand. 

Each player is trying to complete sets of cards according to the pattern cards they were dealt.  One set is picked to complete first.  During play, bulbs are placed face up on the table.  A player must have a plug on the end of their first set before it is considered complete.  When the set is complete, the player proves it by showing their opponents the pattern card. 

If the player was successful, their cards are discarded.  Any broken bulbs or bubble bulbs are kept in a pile near that player until the end of the game.  The next set is continued on from the plug.  A player does not need a plug to end their second set. 

If at any time, a player sees their cards (even just one), they must discard their entire hand and draw an equal number of cards.