# Poison

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2005
- **BGG Rating**: 6.5
- **BGG Rank**: #2668
- **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 5)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.19 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Knizia
- **Artists**: Aleksandra Sawik, Design Edge, Elisa Teague, Jessica Lindsay, Jessica R. E. Bethke, Kugatsuhime, Markus Wagner, Paul Herbert
- **Publishers**: AMIGO, Board Game Walker 桌遊行者, O Capturador, cosaic, G3, Heidelberger Spieleverlag, IELLO, JJ Board Game, Muduko, Outset Media, Playroom Entertainment, Popcorn Games, Rawstone, Scorpion Masqué, Swan Panasia Co., Ltd., Tranjis Games, Wargames Club Publishing, Zvezda
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
Looking for a quick card game with a touch of luck that tests your hand management skills? "Poison" is for you!Fast-paced and straightforwardStrategic hand managementEasy to learn and playCan have frustrating swingsLuck can disrupt plansRECOMMENDED

## Description
Hey everyone! Ready for a dose of poison... in a good way, of course! In "Poison" (also known as "Friday the 13th" or "Baker's Dozen"), the goal is to avoid drowning in cards. The table features cauldrons that fill up, and whoever takes cards from them gets penalized. The more cards you accumulate, the worse your score, unless you're clever and manage to grab the majority of a specific suit. Then, you can get rid of them! Each round, you receive a hand of cards with values from 1 to 7, divided into three suits, plus a joker suit with a value of 4. On your turn, you play a card onto its corresponding pile (or any pile if it's a joker). If the sum of the cards in the pile exceeds 13, congratulations, you have to take them all! The round ends when all cards have been played. Then comes the moment of truth: whoever has the most cards of each suit gets rid of them. Those left with fewer cards of each suit receive penalty points for each. Jokers are worth 2 penalty points. The player with the fewest points at the end wins! It’s a quick, strategic game perfect for those who enjoy a challenge with a touch of luck and plenty of hand management.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
The game is for 3 to 6 players.

### How long does a game take?
A game is quite fast, usually around 30 minutes.

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
No, the rules are quite simple and the game is easy to pick up, ideal for beginners.

### Are there complex components?
No, the game basically consists of a deck of cards, with no overly elaborate components.

### Who is this game recommended for?
It's great for those who enjoy fast card games with a bit of luck and that require good hand management.

### Can I play alone?
Yes, the game has an official solo mode.

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