# L.A.M.A. Kadabra

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #7666
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 20 min
- **Weight**: 1.43 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Knizia
- **Artists**: Barbara Spelger, Rey Sommerkamp
- **Publishers**: AMIGO, 999 Games, Fractal Juegos, Gigamic, Mercurio, MINDOK
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Ladder Climbing

## Verdict
If you love fast card games with plenty of action and a dash of wizardry, L.A.M.A. Kadabra will win you over.Double cards add flexibilityMagic show for drama loversBlue magic chip worth 10 pointsRequires constant focusRules can be confusing at firstFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
L.A.M.A. Kadabra is the latest evolution of the L.L.A.M.A. series, delivering a fast-paced card game that blends ladder climbing, action cards, and a dash of wizardry. Each game starts with six cards in hand, and on each turn you can play a card that follows the “same number or one higher” rule of the top discard, draw a card, or simply quit. The goal is to empty your hand before others or finish with the lowest score, since the player with the fewest points wins.

What changes in Kadabra? First, the double cards 2/3 and 4/5 add flexibility, playable in multiple ladder positions, but if you finish a round holding one, it counts as both numbers when scoring chips. Next, action cards inject dynamism: playing a 1 forces you to give your lowest chip to a player who hasn’t quit; rectangle cards make the next player draw before playing; star cards let you grab the blue magic chip and, in later turns, discard it to skip your turn.

The blue magic chip is worth 10 points if you keep it to the end of the round, but if you have only white chips when playing a 1, you can hand the magic chip to another player. The magic show triggers when you play a llama: each llama places the lowest chip on the magic stage, and when five chips are on stage the show begins. During a show, playing a llama adds another chip; if you can’t or don’t want to, you take all the chips from the stage and end the show.

The game ends when someone reaches 40 or more total points. The ladder-climbing mechanic, combined with action cards and chip strategy, creates quick decisions and tense moments. The humor and llama theme add extra charm, making L.A.M.A. Kadabra a fun pick for 20‑minute sessions with 2‑6 players who want something light yet competitive.

In short, L.A.M.A. Kadabra is fast, strategic, and full of surprises—ideal for quick, engaging play that still demands sharp thinking.

## FAQ
### How long does a game of L.A.M.A. Kadabra take?
On average, each round lasts about 20 minutes, and a full game usually runs 2 to 6 rounds, depending on player scores.

### Who is this game best suited for?
It’s perfect for fans of quick card games that combine simple mechanics with tactical decisions and a splash of luck.

### What are the main components?
The game includes a deck of llama cards, numbered 1‑6 cards, white and black chips, and a blue magic chip.

### How does scoring work?
You earn white chips equal to the value of numbered cards in your hand, and black chips worth 10 points for each llama. Ten white chips can be exchanged for one black chip.

### Is the game difficult?
The rules are straightforward, but the action cards and magic show add layers that require constant focus, making it a bit challenging at first.

### Can I play with more than 6 players?
The game is designed for 2‑6 players; playing with more can stretch the game and upset balance.

### How does the blue magic chip work?
When you play a star card, you grab the blue magic chip. In future turns you can discard it to skip your turn, or keep it until round’s end to earn 10 points.

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