# Strange Creatures

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-5
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Matthias Cramer
- **Artists**: Jan Bintakies
- **Publishers**: AMIGO
- **Mechanics**: Deck, Bag, and Pool Building, Trick-taking

## Verdict
Trick-taking fans who enjoy light deckbuilding will love this - it's snappy, tactical, and full of personality!30-minute dynamic roundsUnique creature abilitiesSatisfying deck progressionGreat luck/strategy balanceFrustrating if you dislike trick-takingBest with 4+ playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Lumora is a secret island teeming with bizarre creatures - and you're an explorer hunting for the most valuable specimens! In Strange Creatures, you'll collect precious stamps by playing creature cards in trick-taking rounds with a twist: each winning card earns a stamp, but losing cards activate special effects that can grant coins or even extra stamps. The kicker? You use those coins to buy new creatures from the discovery area, expanding your personal deck each round. The stranger the creature, the more unique its power! After four expeditions (rounds), whoever has the most valuable stamp collection becomes the Legend of Lumora. Quick matches (30 minutes) packed with strategic decisions - can you tame these weird critters?

## FAQ
### How many cards are included?
The base game has 120 creature cards + coin/stamp tokens - enough for 5 players.

### Does it work well with 3 players?
It's playable but more chaotic. The sweet spot is 4-5 players for maximum interaction.

### Do I need to know trick-taking games?
Nope! Basic rules are explained in 5 minutes. The focus is on creatures' unique powers.

### Is there a cooperative mode?
Competitive only - the fun comes from competing for the best specimens!

### What's the minimum recommended age?
Says 10+ due to card text, but younger kids can play with assistance.