# Use Up All Your Sick Days

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 1-6
- **Duration**: 10-20 min
- **Weight**: 1.00 / 5
- **Designers**: Dylan Coyle
- **Artists**: Andrei Ebreo
- **Publishers**: Charming Games Collective
- **Categories**: Animals, Card Game, Party Game, Real-time
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Ladder Climbing, Ordering, Solo / Solitaire Game

## Verdict
If you enjoy fast, real‑time card play with a quirky sick‑day twist, this light‑hearted department‑style simulator offers quick, cooperative sessions that keep everyone on their toes.Real‑time card funCooperative twistQuick 10‑minute sessionsPunitive conflict mechanicLimited player communicationPunishment draws for clashesRequires quick reactionRECOMMENDED

## Description
Use Up All Your Sick Days is a real‑time card game that puts you in the shoes of an employee deciding to call in sick. The game runs without predefined turns: simply play a card that matches the next day or the same worker on top of the discard pile. If you try to play at the same time as another player, both lose the card and draw two new ones as a penalty—hence the game’s name, a kind of “sick‑day conflict.” You can also play face‑down cards as doctor’s notes, acting as wildcards. The goal is to exhaust your tired worker tokens: the first player to eliminate half of their tokens wins. The solo or cooperative version adds layers of strategy. In cooperative mode, players take on the role of HR, scheduling workers, but communication is limited; pizza tokens serve as markers to indicate where you plan to play later. The solo mode has two difficulties: the cozy mode, with no automation, and the challenging mode, with a more complex automation system. The set includes a themed card deck, tired worker tokens, pizza tokens, and a rulebook that explains the real‑time flow. With only 10 to 20 minutes of play, 1 to 6 players, and a 1/5 weight, the game is light, fun, and perfect for quick sessions with family or friends looking for something different and relaxed.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
1 to 6 players.

### How long does a game last?
Between 10 and 20 minutes, depending on the mode and group dynamics.

### What is the complexity level?
Low; perfect for families and casual players looking for quick, fun gameplay.

### What components are included?
A themed card deck, tired worker tokens, pizza tokens, and a rulebook.

### Is there a solo mode?
Yes, with two difficulty levels: “cozy mode” without automation and “challenging mode” with more complex automation.

### How does communication work in cooperative mode?
Communication is limited; players can use pizza tokens as markers to indicate where they plan to play later.

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