# Salunatics ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2025 - **BGG Rating**: 6.1 - **BGG Rank**: — - **Players**: 3-5 - **Duration**: 15-30 min - **Weight**: — - **Designers**: Marcos Brito - **Artists**: Dandi - **Publishers**: Bucaneiros Jogos - **Categories**: American West, Bluffing, Card Game, Deduction - **Mechanics**: Matching, Memory ## Verdict Perfect for those who love fast party games and aren't afraid to lie to their friends' faces. The highlight is the constant tension of the bluff.Fast and dynamic gameplayIntuitive bluffing mechanicsHigh player interactionEasy to teach newcomersHeavily dependent on group chemistryLuck of the draw can impactFOR GENRE FANS ## Description Imagine walking into a Wild West saloon, but instead of a quiet drink, you've stepped right into the middle of a chaotic brawl. In Salunatics, chaos is the norm, and the only way out is to lie with confidence or have a keen eye for spotting liars. The game revolves around fast-paced rounds where one player takes on the role of the Sheriff. The Sheriff plays a card face-up, and everyone else must 'follow suit' by playing cards face-down that supposedly match the Sheriff's suit or rank. But here's the twist: you don't actually have to tell the truth. You can play any card and pretend you're following the rules. If you're caught bluffing by another player, it costs you: you lose dollars, and the challenger gains the card's bonus effects. On the flip side, if you successfully deceive the table and no one challenges your play, you trigger both the normal and bonus powers of the card, putting you ahead in the race to escape the saloon. Tension escalates with every card played, and the round ends when someone manages to empty their hand. The wealthiest player of the round earns the privilege of choosing the next Sheriff, adding a layer of politics and strategy to the mix. The ultimate goal is simple: be the first to finish a round with no cards left in hand. However, the money accumulated on the table can shift the dynamics, making the struggle for dollars almost as important as shedding your cards. It's a game of reading people, where trust is a luxury you simply cannot afford. Can you trick the Sheriff and get out unscathed, or will you end up paying the price for the brawl? ## How to Play Game Objective The goal of Salunatics is to be the first player to finish a round without any character cards in hand. Players take on roles in a themed saloon, using strategy and bluffing to get rid of their cards while dealing with card effects and opponents' challenges. Setup Character Deck: Shuffle the 36 character cards and deal 5 cards to each player. Dollar Pile: Deal 4 dollar cards to each player. Game Hand: Each player keeps their character and dollar cards together in hand to make it harder for opponents to read. Sheriff: Choose the starting player (for the first game, it’s suggested to pick whoever broke a glass/bottle most recently). They receive the Sheriff card. Game Flow The game proceeds in rounds, starting with the Sheriff: Sheriff Plays: The Sheriff plays a card face-up on the table and activates its normal effect (black text). Support the Sheriff: The next player (to the left) plays a card face-down, saying a phrase like "I’m following the Sheriff." They must follow the suit or class of the Sheriff’s card (but can bluff). Challenge: Any player can doubt if the played card actually follows the Sheriff. If challenged, the card is revealed and resolved according to the situations below. Resolution: The play is resolved (see Actions and How to Play for details) and the turn passes to the next player to the left. End of Round: When everyone has played, the round ends. The player with the most dollars becomes the new Sheriff (in case of a tie, the current Sheriff decides). Actions and How to Play Character Cards Each card has: Class (10, J, Q, K, A) and suit (♥, ♣, ♦, ♠). Normal effect (black text) and bonus effect (red text). Play Situations Situation 1: No one challenges, and the player told the truth → only the normal effect is activated. Situation 2: No one challenges, but the player lied → normal effect + bonus are activated. Situation 3: Someone challenges, but the player told the truth → challenger loses 2 dollars; accused player activates the normal effect. Situation 4: Someone challenges and the player lied → player loses 2 dollars; challenger activates the card’s bonus effect. Card Examples El Mariachi: Normal effect: Draw a card and discard or keep it depending on the suit. Bonus: Give a card to another player. Walt Badwood: Normal effect: Lose 1 less dollar in challenges until the end of the round. Bonus: Force a player to draw a card. Catty Trick: Everyone shows dollars; the richest loses 1 (normal) or 2 (bonus). End of Game and Scoring The game ends when a player has no character cards at the end of a round. In case of a tie: Whoever has the most dollars wins. If the tie persists, the Sheriff wins. Otherwise, the tied players share the victory. Bankruptcy If a player doesn’t have dollars to pay, they take 4 dollars from the bank and 1 character card, ignoring pending debts. Tips to Win Use bluffs sparingly: if challenged and caught, you lose dollars and activate the bonus effect for the opponent. Cards like Gus Levif help discard characters without drawing attention. In competitive mode, each player can only challenge once per round — use this to your advantage. ## FAQ ### Is the game complex to learn? Not at all! The rules are very simple and intuitive, focusing on bluffing and deduction, making the learning curve almost instant. ### How long does a game last? It's very quick, usually between 15 and 30 minutes, making it an ideal 'filler' between larger games. ### How many people can play? The game supports 3 to 5 players. The more people, the more chaotic and fun the bluffing becomes. ### Do I need any extra materials? The game is primarily a card game. Just ensure the cards are translated or use a translation sheet if you have an imported version. ### Who would you recommend this game to? Anyone who enjoys 'lying' games and social interaction, like Coup or Love Letter, and likes the Wild West theme. ## Price Comparison ### Best Offers in Brazil - **Amazon**: R$ 68,90 (https://www.amazon.com.br/dp/B0FZDZRRGW?tag=bgbot26-20) - **Livtoys**: R$ 55,71 (https://www.livtoys.com.br/cardgames/salunatics?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Bravo Jogos**: R$ 55,71 (https://bravojogos.com.br/jogos-de-tabuleiro-e-cardgames/jogo-salunatics-p?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Elfos & Cia**: R$ 55,79 (https://www.elfosecia.com.br/salunatics-linha-pocket-bucaneiros?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Cangaia Jogos**: R$ 55,79 (https://www.cangaiajogos.com.br/salunatics?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - **Dalaran Games**: R$ 56,90 (https://www.dalaran.com.br/salunatics-jogo-de-tabuleiro-bucaneiros?utm_source=boardgamesbot.com) - See all on Compara Jogos: https://www.comparajogos.com.br/item/salunatics