La Vache Amoureuse
- Designer Yves Renou
- Publisher Païlle Editions
- Illustration Marilou Dadat , Valérie Michaux
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In La Vache Amoureuse, each player secretly selects an amorous cow and moves cows on a 7x7 grid. The goal is to capture the opponent's amorous cow or move your own off the opposite side. Adjacent cows can protect each other, and capturing requires both accusing and landing on the target. The secret unit deployment mechanic adds bluff and hidden information to the quick 15-minute duels.
Who Is This Game For?
This is a two-player game for ages 11 and up, suitable for players who enjoy short, tactical abstract games. It is a light to medium-weight game that requires some tactical thinking but is easy to learn. Prior experience is helpful but not required.
How It Works
Players secretly choose their amorous cow among their herd. On a 7x7 grid, cows are moved either by player choice or randomly. The goal is to either capture the opponent's amorous cow by accusing and landing on it or move your amorous cow off the other side. Adjacent cows provide mutual protection. The Secret Unit Deployment mechanic ensures hidden information and strategic bluff.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Yves Renou, La Vache Amoureuse uses the Secret Unit Deployment mechanic to create hidden unit selection and bluff. Inspired by Alex Randolph's Ghosts!, it replaces ghosts with cows and is exclusively for two players, offering fast and tactical abstract gameplay.
Pro
- Quick games lasting about 15 minutes
- Bluff mechanic with Secret Unit Deployment
- Focused two-player experience
- Easy to learn but tactically rich
Contra
- Only for two players
- Limited depth for expert gamers
- No solo mode available
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game features an abstract theme of amorous cows on a 7x7 grid, blending animal motifs with abstract strategy and bluff elements.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on protecting your amorous cow while bluffing to mislead your opponent without revealing too much early.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
La Vache Amoureuse is designed exclusively for two players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 15 minutes, enabling quick tactical duels.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is easy to learn and suitable for ages 11 and up; tactical thinking helps but is not mandatory.
How does this compare to similar games?
It is similar to Alex Randolph's Ghosts! but uses cows and the Secret Unit Deployment bluff mechanic as core features.
Is this suitable for families?
Due to the bluff elements and tactical depth, it is better suited for experienced players rather than young children.
What mechanic makes it special?
The Secret Unit Deployment mechanic provides hidden unit selection and bluff, adding tactical depth.
Fazit
Ideal for two players who enjoy short, bluff-heavy tactical games. La Vache Amoureuse offers quick duels with hidden information and simple rules.
