Dam It!

What to Expect

In Dam It!, players collect different wood cards to build dams, making sure each wood type appears only once per dam. Players must manage garbage cards that can reduce points, using garbage removal cards to avoid penalties. The game ends when all dam cards are claimed or the deck runs out, and points are scored based on dam height, wood cubes, and garbage penalties.

Who Is This Game For?

Dam It! is a family-friendly game suitable for ages 8 and up. With a short playtime of about 20 minutes, it fits well into casual game sessions and does not require prior experience. It is ideal for players looking for a light tactical card game with set collection elements.

How It Works

The core mechanic is set collection: players take turns selecting cards from an open row, paying wood cubes to skip cards if needed. Wood cards build dams, garbage cards impose penalties unless removed by garbage removal cards. When building a dam, players place unique wood types and claim dam cards according to the sum of wood values. The winner has the highest points after scoring dams, wood, and garbage.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Graeme Jahns and published by HUCH! in 2018, Dam It! combines set collection with garbage management, offering a unique tactical challenge. It belongs to the "Organizations: The Game Artisans of Canada" family and stands out with its beaver dam-building theme.

Setting & Atmosphäre

Thematic play centers on beavers building dams in a river environment, collecting driftwood while avoiding garbage that lowers dam value.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on managing your garbage cards and building dams from diverse wood types to maximize points.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Dam It! is a quick, easy-to-learn family card game with strategic depth from garbage management. It's recommended for players who enjoy short set collection games.