# Planet etuC

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 6.8
- **BGG Rank**: #7109
- **Players**: 2-3 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.40 / 5
- **Designers**: 新澤 大樹 (Taiki Shinzawa)
- **Artists**: Keisuke Nakamura, 桑江 美沙穂 (Misaho Kuwae)
- **Publishers**: 双子のライオン堂 (Twins Lion Do), 倦怠期 (Kentaiki)
- **Categories**: Card Game, Science Fiction
- **Mechanics**: Ladder Climbing

## Verdict
If you enjoy quick card games with a twist that changes everything, Planet etuC is a fun pick! The art is unique and the dynamic rule mechanic keeps everyone engaged.Dynamic and unpredictable rulesPeculiar and fun artFast and engaging gamesEasy to learn, hard to masterCan be chaotic at timesRelies on hand luckLow direct interactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready to dive into the world of Planet etuC, a card game that blends cute with bizarre in a way you've never seen before! Here, strange creatures inhabit unusual ecosystems: some swim in lava, others surf energy waves, and some devour clouds in the sky. Apparently, they are 'etuC' (read 'cute'), but in a very peculiar way!

Planet etuC is a ladder-climbing and shedding-type card game, perfect for 2 or 3 players who enjoy a quick game (20-30 minutes) with a dash of strategy. The objective is simple: be the first to empty your hand of cards. But don't be fooled, dynamics are key!

The cards have numbers and colors (symbols), and the trick is that their strength can change mid-game. At the start, nobody knows if the competition will be for higher numbers or stronger colors. If you play a card with a higher number than the previous one, the game proceeds by numbers. If it's the stronger color, the game proceeds by colors. And if you play a card that wins on both criteria? Then the next player chooses the rule! Planning your moves and controlling this rule flexibility is the key to victory. You can play one or two cards per turn (as long as they are of the same number or color), and whoever cannot beat the current play passes their turn. Whoever plays the last card of the round scores points, and the first to reach the target score wins the game. It's a light game with fun art that tests your ability to predict opponents' moves and adapt your strategy quickly. Ideal for warming up your evening or for those looking for something different in the world of card games.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Planet etuC?
Games are quite fast, typically lasting between 20 and 30 minutes.

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 or 3 players.

### Is it a complex game to learn?
No, the basic rules are simple and easy to grasp. The complexity arises from the dynamic strategy of the changing rules.

### What is the main objective of the game?
The objective is to be the first player to discard all the cards from your hand.

### Is the game's art important to the experience?
Yes! The art is very peculiar and fun, featuring strange creatures in unusual settings, which greatly contributes to the game's charm.

### Who would you recommend Planet etuC for?
We recommend it for those who enjoy fast card games with a strategic twist and a slightly bizarre and fun theme, as well as fans of shedding mechanics.