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Official Llamas Unleashed Rules
"Llamas Unleashed" is a card game by the creators of "Unstable Unicorns," featuring llamas and other whimsical creatures. Here are the rules for "Llamas Unleashed":
Objective
The objective of Llamas Unleashed is to be the first player to build a stable of 7 animals, which can include llamas, goats, rams, alpacas, and other creatures, while using action cards to hinder opponents.
Setup
Shuffle the Deck: Shuffle the deck of Llamas Unleashed cards.
Deal Cards: Deal each player 5 cards to form their starting hand.
Prepare the Stable: Each player starts with 1 baby animal card in their stable.
Gameplay
Turn Sequence:
Players take turns clockwise. On your turn, you may take one action:
Draw a Card: Draw one card from the deck.
Play a Card: Play a card from your hand.
Card Types:
Baby Animal Cards: These are basic animals that start in your stable.
Basic Animal Cards: Play these cards to build your stable.
Special Animal Cards: These have unique effects and abilities.
Action Cards: Use these to disrupt opponents or protect yourself.
Building Your Stable:
To build your stable, play animal cards from your hand in front of you.
Each player can only have one animal card of each type (e.g., one llama, one goat) in their stable at a time.
You win the game when you have a stable of 7 animals, including at least one llama.
Action Cards:
Action cards have various effects, such as allowing you to draw cards, steal animals from opponents, or block actions.
Winning the Game
The first player to have a stable of 7 animals, including at least one llama, wins the game.
Notes/Variations
Additional Rules:
Discarding: If you have more than 7 cards in your hand at the end of your turn, discard down to 7 cards.
Attacks and Defenses: Some action cards can be used to attack opponents or defend against attacks.
Variants:
Team Play: Players can form teams and work together to build their stables.
Custom Rules: Players can create house rules to add complexity or tailor the game to their preferences.
Llamas Unleashed combines strategy and whimsy with its unique blend of animal characters and action-packed gameplay. It's a fun game for players of all ages who enjoy building collections of quirky creatures while using cunning strategies to outwit opponents.
