# The Waltons Game

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1974
- **BGG Rating**: 3.7
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: (Uncredited)
- **Publishers**: (Unknown), Milton Bradley
- **Categories**: Card Game, Children's Game, Movies / TV / Radio theme
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management

## Verdict
If you enjoy a quick, nostalgic card game, The Waltons Game will win you over with its simple play and family theme.Easy-to-learn rulesShort play timeNostalgic themeLight hand managementLimited strategic depthSimple componentsCan become repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
The Waltons Game is a nostalgic card game that brings scenes from the iconic 1970s TV series to the table. Each play starts with a deck split into Place cards, showing a Walton family setting, and Scene cards, displaying quadrants of that same setting. The goal is straightforward: get rid of all the cards in your hand. Players take turns drawing cards and must always play a Place card if they have one in hand. When a Place already has three matching Scene quadrants on the table, a player may use a John Boy card to complete the fourth quadrant and finish the scene. A round ends when someone empties their hand, scoring one point for each card remaining in opponents' hands. The game then proceeds to the next round, and the first player to reach 25 points wins. Rules are easy to grasp, playtime is about 30 minutes, and the game feels light—ideal for families and kids. The core hand‑management mechanic pushes players to decide quickly which cards to keep or discard, while the TV‑show theme adds a warm, familiar vibe. Though simple, the game demands attention so you don’t let opponents complete valuable scenes. In short, The Waltons Game delivers a quick, thematic, and accessible experience, perfect for relaxed evenings or family gatherings.

## FAQ
### How many players can join?
2 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
About 30 minutes per round.

### What is the game's complexity?
Very low, perfect for kids and beginners.

### What components are included?
Place cards, Scene cards, John Boy cards, and a scoring marker.

### Who is the game aimed at?
Families, children, and fans of The Waltons TV series.

### How are points scored?
When a player empties their hand, each card left in opponents' hands gives 1 point.

### What is the win condition?
First player to reach 25 total points wins.