Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy a quick card game with a dash of luck and clever decisions, Circus Flohcati is a flea circus show worth checking out.
Highlights
- Quick and easy to learn
- Addictive push-your-luck mechanic
- Fun player interaction
- Clever set collection
- Portable for on-the-go play
Keep in mind
- Can have high luck factor
- Theme might not appeal to all
- Limited strategic depth
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About the game
What you do in a play session
In Circus Flohcati, you step into the shoes of a flea trainer, aiming to put on the most impressive show in the circus! The game is a fun race to collect the best acts, represented by cards of different colors and values (from 0 to 7 points). Each turn, the decision is yours: take one of the cards already face-up on the table or try your luck by flipping a new card from the deck. But be careful, this choice can be tricky! If you flip an action card, you must perform it immediately – and yes, some of them might mean stealing a valuable card from an opponent, which always adds drama to the table. Even worse, if the newly revealed card is the same color as any already face-up, you lose your turn and get nothing. It’s the classic 'push your luck' in action! If you manage to gather three cards of the same value in hand, you can play them to guarantee 10 points. The game ends when someone collects an act of each of the ten different colors, or when the deck runs out. Final scoring is clever: you only count the highest-valued act of each color. So, think carefully before taking duplicate cards or plan to use them to form trios. And if you're the flea master and have all ten different acts in hand, you get a 10-point 'gala show' bonus. Whoever has the highest score takes the title of the greatest flea trainer around!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
2
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3
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4
BEST
5
REC
Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
AMIGO, 25th Century Games, ABACUSSPIELE, Delirium Games, Gap Times, Grail Games, Muduko, New Games Order, LLC, oook! Game, OPEN'N PLAY, Play Smart, Playte, Popcorn Games, Rio Grande Games, Süddeutsche Zeitung, TWOPLUS Games, University Games, YaoPlay, 游隙时光
Designer
Reiner Knizia
Artist
Franz Vohwinkel, Heiko Günther, JBJ, Łukasz Silski, Yusuke Mamada
Community
Data from BoardGameGeek
6,181owners
639wishlist
122want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How many players can play Circus Flohcati?
Circus Flohcati can be played by 2 to 5 people, making it quite versatile for different groups.
What is the average game duration?
Games are super quick! They usually last between 15 and 30 minutes, perfect for filling a short break or playing multiple rounds.
Is it a complex game to learn?
Not at all! The complexity is very low, with a BGG weight of 1.23/5. The rules are simple, and you'll pick it up quickly.
What are the main components of the game?
The game essentially consists of a deck of cards, which represent the flea circus acts, with different colors and values, plus some action cards.
Who is Circus Flohcati best suited for?
It's ideal for anyone looking for a light, fun card game with a touch of 'push your luck'. Great for families, friends, and those new to board games.
Is there any language dependency in the game?
There is no language dependency! The cards are visual, with numbers and colors, so anyone can play without issues.
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