# Armadillo

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2022
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #6763
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Rudi Biber
- **Artists**: Marek Bláha
- **Publishers**: AMIGO, 999 Games, Mar Lúdico, Mercurio, Rexhry
- **Categories**: Card Game, Dice
- **Mechanics**: Dice Rolling

## Verdict
Armadillo is the perfect filler for those who enjoy a fast, chaotic game full of laughs. The mechanic of using colored dice to discard cards brings a fun twist, and the chip system ensures that no one stays frustrated for too long. It is ideal for groups looking for something light, reasonably strategic, and with rounds that fly by. A great choice to wrap up a game night.Extremely fast and dynamic gameplayCatch-up mechanism prevents frustrationEasy to teach anyoneConstant player interactionHigh reliance on dice luckCan feel repetitive over timeRECOMMENDED

## Description
If you are looking for a quick filler to spice up game night, Armadillo is the kind of game that doesn't take itself too seriously, yet requires a bit of strategy when deciding what to roll. The premise is simple: you start with ten cards numbered from 1 to 20, and your main goal is to get rid of all of them before your opponents do. To do this, you will use six colored dice, with each pair representing a different numerical range. The blue dice cover the low numbers (1-3), the yellow ones the middle (4-6), and the red ones the high (7-9). Each turn, you choose which dice you want to roll. If the sum matches a number on one of your cards, congratulations, you discard it! The funny twist is that if someone else at the table also has that number, they discard it too, making the game a chaotic, collective race.

But it's not just luck, mind you. The game gives you chips to give you more control over your destiny. If the roll result isn't exactly what you needed, you can spend these chips to adjust the dice value up or down. And if luck is really abandoning you, you can save up four chips to discard any card you want, which is a real lifesaver in critical moments. Oh, and since you gain chips whenever you fail to discard a card on your turn, the game has a nice catch-up mechanism that prevents anyone from getting stuck for too long. The round ends as soon as the first player empties their hand. Whoever is left with cards in hand accumulates penalty points, and the winner is the one with the lowest total after three rounds. It's a light, fast-paced game perfect for playing with friends who enjoy a dose of luck seasoned with quick tactical choices.

## FAQ
### How long does a game last?
Games are quite fast, usually lasting around 20 minutes.

### How many players can play?
The game accommodates 2 to 6 players and works well in any configuration.

### Is it hard to learn the rules?
No, the game is very simple and intuitive, perfect for beginners or family game nights.

### What happens if I can't discard any cards?
You gain a chip, which can be used later to manipulate the dice or force-discard cards.

### Is the game too luck-based?
Yes, dice rolling is the core of the game, but the chips help mitigate luck and provide tactical control.

### What is the final goal?
The goal is to have the lowest score possible after three rounds, counting the cards left in your hand.

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