Scandaroon (2007)

About this game

Scandaroon is an engaging and quizzical card game for 3 or 4 players played over four rounds. Players are dealt a hand of cards each round, with which they will compete to create their own high scoring row, while seeking to minimize their opponents’ scores. Players are awarded victory points for specific achievements during the game, such as getting the highest score in a single round, and victory points may change as the game develops. Scandaroon has a scoreboard, a set of wooden markers for each player and a pack of special cards, each of which has a scoring value, a suit, and an effect or ability that will modify the scoring values of other cards. "Scimitar Lusts To Take A Life Away Subtle Strength Is Gained 'Neath Crescent Moon Courtly Intrigues Follow Turbans' Play Cross-Tiles Their Gifts Bestows In Scandaroon" (extract from 'The Rubiyat of Th’ Noble Lady yon')

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.