Get ready for a mad tea party in Hats! Inspired by the world of Alice in Wonderland, this card game invites 2 to 4 players into a hilarious competition to collect the most extravagant hats. The goal? Simple: be the 'craziest' of them all by the end of the game, accumulating the highest score. Each player starts with nine cards in hand and, on each turn, can perform one of two main actions: exchange a hat from your hand for a similar one on the tea table (same color or different color, but lower value) or create a 'black hat' by playing a card face down to secure a guaranteed point at the end. With each exchange, you add the received card to your personal collection, face up. The complexity arises in the nuances: the position of the hats on the tea table affects scoring, and the final card in your hand determines your 'favorite hat,' which can yield bonus points if you have many matching hats in your collection. To spice things up further, there's the competition for the 'Last Cookie,' a 5-point bonus for whoever has the widest variety of hat types. In four-player games, the dynamic shifts to a team-based game, where communication and joint strategy are essential for victory. With quick games lasting between 20 and 30 minutes and a light complexity (weight 2.06), Hats is a great option for those seeking lighthearted fun with a touch of strategy and a captivating theme. It appeals both for its hand management and set collection mechanics, as well as its peculiar and fun theme.