# Udder Madness

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2000
- **BGG Rating**: 3.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 2-4
- **Duration**: 10-45 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Chuck Wilhelm
- **Publishers**: Placebo Press
- **Categories**: Abstract Strategy, Animals, Humor
- **Mechanics**: Grid Movement, Multiple Maps, Square Grid, Tile Placement, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you enjoy an abstract game with a bizarre and funny theme, Udder Madness is a sure bet for some good laughs!Unique and fun themeQuick and engaging strategyEasy to learnGreat filler gameConfusing scoring rulesCan get a bit repetitiveFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready for an intergalactic 'cow tipping' showdown with Udder Madness! In this hilarious game, you control aliens who have landed on Earth with a single goal: to tip over as many cows as possible to score points and prove who's the best at the art of bovine 'moo-ving'. The fun kicks off with the cow placement phase. Each player places their 12 cow chits, one at a time, onto a grid that varies between 8x8 (for 3 players) or 9x9 (for 2 or 4 players). The trick is to form strategic combinations: two cows of the same color together create a 'Cow Lock', and four in a square form a 'Bovine Doom Block'. After preparing the pasture, it's time for the aliens to spring into action! Position your alien on the edge of the board and use its moves to get close to your opponents' cows. The objective is to push cows out of the pen, but watch out! Your alien stops tipping cows when it encounters a same-colored 'Cow Lock', and you can't tip a cow directly onto another of your own color. The tipped cows go into your scoring pile. The final score is a clever calculation: add up the cows you tipped and subtract those of your own color that remain on the board. Whoever has the highest score wins this bovine space race! Udder Madness is a sure bet for those who enjoy abstract games with a dash of humor and an unconventional theme, perfect for quick and laughter-filled sessions.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Udder Madness?
A game of Udder Madness typically lasts between 10 and 45 minutes, depending on the number of players and their familiarity with the game.

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 2 to 4 players.

### Is Udder Madness a difficult game to learn?
No, the rules are quite straightforward, and the game is easy to pick up. The complexity arises from the strategic placement and movement.

### Is the theme of aliens tipping cows taken seriously?
Not at all! The theme is purely comedic and serves to add a fun and unusual touch to the abstract gameplay experience.

### Is it a good game for casual players?
Yes! Because it's quick, easy to learn, and has a funny theme, it's a great option to introduce new players to the hobby or for a relaxed game.

### What are 'Cow Lock' and 'Bovine Doom Block'?
'Cow Lock' occurs when two cows of the same color are placed next to each other (orthogonally). 'Bovine Doom Block' is when four cows of the same color form a perfect square.