# L.A.M.A.: Drama ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2019 - **BGG Rating**: 6.4 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5) - **Duration**: 20 min - **Weight**: 1.00 / 5 - **Designers**: Reiner Knizia - **Publishers**: (Self-Published), AMIGO - **Categories**: Card Game - **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Matching ## Verdict If you enjoy L.L.A.M.A. and want to add an extra dash of chaos and laughter to your games, this free mini-expansion is a must-have! It adds delightful tension without overcomplicating things.Adds fun tensionEasy to integrateHilarious moments guaranteedCan increase negative scoresRelies on base gameFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Hey everyone! Ready to add an extra dose of chaos and fun to L.L.A.M.A.? This mini-expansion, L.A.M.A.: Drama, is one of those 'print-and-play' gems that adds a hilarious twist to the base game. The concept is straightforward: we place a special tile in the middle of the table, and every time a player plays a L.A.M.A. card, they add one of their chips to it. The catch is, when the fifth chip lands on the tile, the drama begins! The next player *must* take all the accumulated chips... unless they manage to play another L.A.M.A. card and pass the 'hot potato' to the following player. And so it goes, in a tension-filled escalation that could make you swallow a bunch of negative points. If nobody can handle the pressure and the round ends with the chips still there, they wait for the next round, increasing the danger even further. It's the kind of rule that seems minor but completely changes the dynamic, forcing risky decisions and giving you that thrilling 'oh my gosh, don't look at me like that!' feeling. Perfect for those who enjoy L.L.A.M.A. and want more moments of panic and laughter in their games. Get ready to laugh and maybe curse a little, because drama is guaranteed! ## How to Play Game Objective Refer to the manual for details on this section. Preparation (Setup) Print the L.A.M.A. DRAMA tile and place it in the center of the play area. Gameplay Flow Refer to the manual for details on this section. Actions and How to Play Playing a L.A.M.A. card When a player plays a L.A.M.A. card, they must place one of their lowest value tokens on the L.A.M.A. DRAMA tile. If the player has no tokens, nothing happens. When a player places the fifth token on the L.A.M.A. DRAMA tile, the L.A.M.A. DRAMA begins. The next player in turn who is still in the game must take all tokens from the L.A.M.A. DRAMA tile, unless this player also plays a L.A.M.A. card, possibly placing one more token on the tile. In this case, the next player in turn must take all tokens from the L.A.M.A. DRAMA tile, unless this player also plays a L.A.M.A. card, and so on. If the round ends without any player taking the tokens, the tokens remain on the L.A.M.A. DRAMA tile for the next round. If the new round starts with five or more tokens already on the tile, the L.A.M.A. DRAMA only restarts when a player plays another L.A.M.A. card, possibly placing one more token on the tile. End of Game and Scoring Refer to the manual for details on this section. Tips for Winning Refer to the manual for details on this section. ## FAQ ### What is L.A.M.A.: Drama? It's a free print-and-play mini-expansion for the game L.L.A.M.A. It adds a new rule that creates more tension and funny moments. ### Do I need the original L.L.A.M.A. to play? Yes, absolutely! L.A.M.A.: Drama is an expansion and requires the base game L.L.A.M.A. to be used. ### How does the main Drama mechanic work? When you play a L.A.M.A. card, you place one of your chips on a special tile. Once five chips are placed, the next player must take all the chips (which usually have negative points), unless they can play another L.A.M.A. card and pass the 'hot potato' on. ### Is it complicated to add to the game? Not at all! It's super simple. You just need to print the Drama tile and have some chips (or even pebbles, buttons, whatever you have handy). The rules are easy to explain and integrate. ### Who is this expansion recommended for? It's perfect for those who already enjoy L.L.A.M.A. and want to add a bit more unpredictability and laughter. If you like light card games with unexpected twists, you'll love it. ### What's the playtime with this expansion? The playtime doesn't change much, as the expansion is a rule addition and doesn't add many steps. Games remain quick, around 20 minutes.