Pack of Flies

What to Expect

In Pack of Flies, players reveal cards with positive, negative, and special powers one by one. Each round, players secretly choose a number of flies and guess the total number chosen by all players. The player who guesses correctly or closest wins the card — positive cards are kept, negative cards passed to others. Special cards like the blue trained fly or insecticide add tactical variety. The winner is the player with the most points from cards and remaining flies after all cards are distributed.

Who Is This Game For?

Pack of Flies is a quick family game suitable for players aged 8 and up. Its straightforward bluffing mechanic requires some tactical thinking and estimation. With a playing time around 20 minutes, it fits well into short gaming sessions without complex rules.

How It Works

The game uses Betting and Bluffing as its core mechanic: players secretly choose how many flies to play to win the revealed card by guessing the total flies played. Positive cards are kept, negative cards given to others. Special cards allow players to take flies from the reserve or remove opponents' flies. Points come from card values plus remaining flies at game's end.

What Makes It Special

Designed by Philippe des Pallières, Pack of Flies stands out by combining physical fly tokens with card-based bluffing and special effects. Unlike many bluff games, it uses a deck with positive, negative, and special cards. It belongs to the Animals family focusing on insects.

Setting & Atmosphäre

The game is themed around catching flies, set in a humorous insect world. It falls under the Animals category with an insect focus.

Tipp für Einsteiger

Focus on estimating not only your own flies but also your opponents’ choices carefully.

Häufige Fragen

Fazit

Pack of Flies is a well-designed, quick bluffing game for families and casual players who enjoy light tactics and surprises. It is less suited for longer or more complex gameplay.