# Ugly Christmas Sweaters

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2020
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #8365
- **Players**: 2-4 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30-45 min
- **Weight**: 2.22 / 5
- **Designers**: Hunter R. Hennigar
- **Artists**: Brooklin Holbrough
- **Publishers**: Hen House Games
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Open Drafting, Set Collection, Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love a card game that mixes strategy and holiday cheer, Ugly Christmas Sweaters will win you overOpen drafting challengeEngaging hand managementFestive Christmas vibeStrategic scoringFast gameplayShort playtimeMedium complexityDraft focus neededCan feel repetitiveRECOMMENDED

## Description
Ugly Christmas Sweaters is a card game that blends open drafting, hand management, and trick-taking in a humorous Christmas setting. Two to four players compete to assemble the most creative and high‑scoring holiday sweaters, using cards that represent fabric pieces, buttons, bows, and even glitter yarn. At the start of each round, everyone receives a set of cards and an open deck sits on the table. Each player picks a card, then passes the rest to the next player, creating a drafting dynamic that forces quick, strategic choices. Meanwhile, players try to complete sets of pieces that form a full sweater; each complete set earns points and can unlock special bonuses. A round ends when someone builds three sweaters, at which point points are tallied. There are round‑specific goals—such as certain piece types or color combinations—as well as hidden objectives that vary each game. After three rounds, all round scores are summed, and the player with the highest total wins. The game is quick, fun, and perfect for holiday gatherings, yet it offers strategic depth for those who enjoy drafting and trick‑taking. If you love card‑game challenges with a festive twist, Ugly Christmas Sweaters will delight you and test your planning and adaptability skills.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Ideal for 2 to 4 players, but can work well up to 5 with adjustments.

### How long does a game last?
Each game takes between 30 and 45 minutes, depending on experience.

### What is the game’s complexity level?
Medium, with drafting and trick‑taking mechanics that require focus, but still approachable for beginners.

### What are the game components?
A deck of 120 cards, point tokens, secret objective tokens, and a sweater assembly board.

### Is the game suitable for kids?
Yes, from age 10 onward, as it involves strategy and card reading.

### How does open drafting work?
Players pick cards from an open pool, then pass the rest to the next player, creating a flow of choices.

### Are there expansions or variants?
No official expansions yet, but the community has created casual variants.