Mapaches

In Mapaches, you'll assemble the city's most valuable raccoon gang — and yes, they wear stylish accessories! Each card features a raccoon with five visible parts (like hats, glasses, or necklaces) and a number. That number is dual-purpose: it tells you how many matching parts you need to recruit the critter AND how many points it's worth at the end. On your turn, pick a raccoon from the recruitment area and compare it with a card from your hand. If your matches meet the requirement, the raccoon joins your gang! The card you played becomes a new option for others, so the game keeps evolving. Oh, and there are accessory bonuses — if your gang dominates a particular type (most glasses or scarves, for example), extra points! The game ends when each player has 7-8 raccoons (depending on player count). Highest total from cards and bonuses wins. Pro tip: watch what accessories others are collecting...