Parade
- Designer Naoki Homma
- Publisher Arclight Games , Filosofia Éditions , Fire on Board Jogos , Fractal Juegos , Grimpeur
- Illustration Philippe Guérin , Naoki Homma , Carsten Mell , Chris Quilliams , Yuka Saitoh
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Parade, players create a quirky procession featuring characters from Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. Each turn, you play a card to the parade line, but some cards may leave the parade and become negative points. The parade length and card colors determine which cards you must take. The game ends when the draw deck is empty or a player collects all six colors, followed by a final scoring round where the fewest negative points wins.
Who Is This Game For?
Parade is designed for families and casual gamers aged 8 and up. With a playing time of about 45 minutes, it suits typical game nights. The rules are accessible, and experience with set collection or hand management helps but isn't required. It supports 2 to 6 players, making it versatile for various group sizes.
How It Works
Each turn, you play one card from your hand of five to the end of the parade. Cards may leave the parade based on color or number, becoming negative points in your pile. The goal is to have the fewest negative points at the end. Parade uses mechanics such as set collection, hand management, end game bonuses, and sudden death ending. The game ends when the draw deck is depleted or a player collects all six colors.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Naoki Homma, Parade features an innovative parade mechanic within a card game. It was runner-up for the 2014 Fairplay À la carte award and nominated for the 2015 As d'Or. Part of the Deluxe Card Game series by Z-Man / Filosofia, it blends set collection with a distinctive Alice in Wonderland theme.
Awards
2015
- 2014 Fairplay À la carte Runner-up — Nominated
Pro
- Easy-to-learn rules suitable from age 8
- Good combination of hand management and set collection
- Sudden death ending adds tension
- Awarded Fairplay À la carte Runner-up 2014
Contra
- No solo mode, only 2-6 players
- 45-minute playtime may feel long for younger children
- Limited strategic depth for expert gamers
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game is themed around Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland characters who gather in a whimsical parade. The motifs are drawn from the famous book series, creating a playful fantasy world.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Try to play your cards to minimize collecting negative points by managing colors and numbers carefully.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Parade is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A typical game lasts about 45 minutes, suitable for an average game night.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic familiarity with card games and set collection mechanics helps but isn't mandatory.
How does this compare to similar games?
Parade combines set collection with a unique parade mechanic and sudden death ending, distinguishing it from classic card games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, Parade is suitable for players aged 8 and up and features accessible mechanics for families.
What mechanic makes it special?
It features hand management, set collection, end game bonuses, and a sudden death ending for dynamic gameplay.
Fazit
Parade is recommended for families and casual players seeking a quick, tactical card game with hand management. It's lighter for experts but offers engaging gameplay through its parade-building and negative points system.
