Cripple Mr. Onion
- Designer Andrew Millard , Terry Tao
- Publisher The Fat Pack Playing Cards Company
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Cripple Mr. Onion, you play a fictional card game from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels. Players use an unusual eight-suit deck combining traditional and Spanish tarot suits. You receive a hand of cards, exchange some, and then compete by assembling increasingly valuable card combinations. Players must outbid or fold until only one winner remains.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for 2 to 7 players aged 12 and up, this is a strategy card game suited for experienced players who enjoy poker-like betting and bluffing. The game lacks a defined duration, so some patience for variable-length rounds is needed. It's not a family game but rather targets enthusiasts of bluffing mechanics.
How It Works
Cripple Mr. Onion centers on betting and bluffing with a unique eight-suit deck. Each player gets face-down and face-up cards, can discard and draw new cards, then tries to create a stronger card combination than others. Players take turns to outbid or fold, continuing until one player remains victorious.
What Makes It Special
Created by Andrew Millard and Terry Tao in 1993, Cripple Mr. Onion brings to life a fictional Discworld card game using an unusual eight-suit deck. It combines traditional and Spanish playing cards and features betting and bluffing mechanics, making it unique among card games.
Pro
- Unique eight-suit card deck
- Betting and bluffing mechanics
- Supports 2 to 7 players
- Based on Terry Pratchett's Discworld
Contra
- No official playtime provided
- Requires experience with bluffing games
- Not suitable for younger children
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is based on a fictional card game from Terry Pratchett's Discworld novels like Wyrd Sisters and Witches Abroad, set in a fantasy world with special card rules.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus first on understanding the betting and bluffing mechanics before exploring advanced strategies.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
No, Cripple Mr. Onion is designed for 2 to 7 players and does not have a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
The exact playtime is not specified and depends on the number of players and round progression.
What prior experience do I need?
This is a strategy card game suited for players familiar with betting and bluffing mechanics.
How does this compare to similar games?
Cripple Mr. Onion uses a unique eight-suit deck combined with betting and bluffing, based on a fictional Discworld game.
Is this suitable for families?
Recommended for players aged 12 and up, it is better suited for experienced players than young families.
What mechanic makes it special?
The core betting and bluffing mechanic combined with a unique eight-suit card deck.
Fazit
Cripple Mr. Onion offers an intriguing bluffing experience for enthusiasts of betting card games. Its distinctive eight-suit deck sets it apart but requires patience and prior experience.
