# Kill Doctor Lucky

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1996
- **BGG Rating**: 6.2
- **BGG Rank**: #3564
- **Players**: 3-8 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 45 min
- **Weight**: 1.64 / 5
- **Designers**: James Ernest
- **Artists**: BJ Becker, Israel Evans, James Ernest, James Ryman
- **Publishers**: Cheapass Games, cosaic, Giochi Uniti, Greater Than Games, LLC, Paizo Publishing, Pegasus Spiele, Titanic Games, Truant Spiele
- **Categories**: Humor, Murder / Mystery
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Line of Sight, Open Drafting, Point to Point Movement

## Verdict
Want to laugh while trying to finish off a poor soul (in-game, of course!)? Kill Doctor Lucky is the right pick for large groups who enjoy a mystery with a generous dash of humor and chaos.Hilarious Clue inversionGreat for large groupsFun tension and bluffingCan have a lot of luckGoal can be frustratingLittle strategic depthRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a hilarious twist on the classic whodunit! In Kill Doctor Lucky, you're not the detective trying to solve a crime, but rather one of the unfriendly guests who wants to see the unfortunate Doctor Lucky dead and buried. It just so happens that all the other players share the same nefarious goal. The catch? Nobody wants to get caught red-handed! If anyone sees you attempting to finish off the Doctor, you'll have to play it cool and wait for the next opportunity. 

The board is the Doctor's mansion, filled with nooks and crannies to hide in. Players move around the map, collecting essential items for their macabre plan: weapons (which become more powerful if used in the right place!), 'fail' cards (to thwart your rivals' plans), and movement cards (to get you in the right place at the right time with the Doctor). The clever play is to make others spend their 'fail' cards before you risk it. The goal is to be the first to strike the fatal blow without being noticed. It's a game of bluffing, timing, and a little bit of luck (or bad luck for the Doctor!). With up to 8 players, laughter and thwarted attempts are guaranteed. Perfect for those who enjoy a mystery-themed game, but with a much lighter and more chaotic feel.

## FAQ
### How many players does Kill Doctor Lucky support?
The game is designed for 3 to 8 players, making it perfect for larger group gatherings.

### How long does a game typically last?
Games are relatively quick, usually lasting around 45 minutes.

### Is the game difficult to learn?
No, the rules are quite straightforward and the game is easy to pick up. The complexity comes more from player interaction.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to be the first player to successfully murder Doctor Lucky without being seen by any other player.

### Is it a deduction game like Clue?
It's a twist! Instead of deducing who did it, you're trying to be the murderer. There's an element of trying to thwart others, but the focus is on your own plan.

### Does the game have a lot of text on the cards?
No, the text on the cards is minimal and easy to memorize or understand, making it accessible.

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