# Bad Bones

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #4077
- **Players**: 1-6 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.10 / 5
- **Designers**: David Flies
- **Artists**: Alexander Brick, Aoulad, Oliver Mootoo
- **Publishers**: Sit Down!, Lifestyle Boardgames Ltd, Pegasus Spiele
- **Categories**: Fantasy, Fighting, Medieval
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Grid Movement, Simultaneous Action Selection, Single Loser Game, Take That

## Verdict
Perfect for those who enjoy fast-paced survival games with a healthy dose of player betrayal.Fast and dynamic gameplayHilarious 'Take That' mechanicsVery easy to teach beginnersSupports many players without slowing downLacks depth for hardcore strategistsSome reliance on luckFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Imagine your perfect day: relaxing in your tower, enjoying the view, and chatting with neighbors. Then, suddenly, the local cemetery decides to 'wake up'. That's the setup for Bad Bones. You are the ruler of a kingdom currently being swarmed by clattering, persistent hordes of skeletons. The worst part? Your once-friendly neighbors have slammed their gates shut, focusing only on their own safety. Now, it's every ruler for themselves.

The goal is straightforward: survival. You can't actually defeat the invasion—the bony army is endless—so winning means simply outlasting everyone else. To keep your home from becoming a graveyard, you'll need to maneuver your hero, place clever traps, cast spells, and even wake up your pet dragon. The most mischievous part? If things get too desperate, you can 'helpfully' deflect the skeleton horde toward your neighbor's kingdom. After all, who needs friends when you have a standing tower?

The game moves quickly thanks to simultaneous action selection. Every round, everyone moves their heroes and adjusts traps at the same time, followed by the skeletons' advance and the spawning of new enemies. Since each player manages their own board, a game with up to six players can be finished in about thirty minutes. For those who prefer teamwork over betrayal, there is a cooperative mode where everyone wins if they all survive, but the competitive mode is where the real chaos happens. Once your tower or village is wiped out, you're done. Will you hold the line, or will your home become a retirement village for the damned?

## FAQ
### Is the game hard to learn?
Not at all! The rules are simple and intuitive, making it perfect for those who hate reading massive rulebooks.

### How long does a game take?
About 30 to 45 minutes. Since actions are simultaneous, there's very little downtime between turns.

### Can it be played solo?
Yes, there is a solo mode so you can test your defenses against the horde on your own.

### Is it cooperative or competitive?
Both! The basic game is competitive (outlast the others), but there are advanced rules for a cooperative experience.

### Who would you recommend this game to?
Groups who enjoy light fantasy games and don't mind 'sacrificing' their friends to secure a victory.

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