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Happy Birthday!

Players

3-8

Time

?-?

Age

6+

Weight

1.1

Rating

5.90

Fit

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 4.0

High replayability

Interaction 3.2

Low interaction

Scaling 4.4

Scales well

Strategy 4.7

Deep strategy

Control 2.3

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct and strategic confrontation. Players need to pay attention to others' actions frequently, but cooperation is not a major focus.

Replay value

Happy Birthday! has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers a fresh and different experience each time it is played, allowing players to discover new tactics and strategies. The game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.

Luck profile

Happy Birthday! has a moderate influence of luck. The game outcome is predominantly determined by random elements such as dice rolls or card draws. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate the effects of randomness through strategic decisions and planning. Overall, the game is a balanced mix of luck and strategy, with luck playing a significant role but still allowing for player influence.

Overview

Happy Birthday! is the perfect game for a kid's party. Happy Birthday! gets kids laughing as soon as they open the box. It's the hilarious game where kids give each other surprising gifts. How to Play Deal 5 Gift Cards to each player. 1) When it is your turn, it is your birthday! Everybody gives you a face-down Gift card from their hand. 2) You shuffle the cards, turn them over one by one, and pick the gift you like the most, AND the gift you dislike the most. 3) The players who gave you those gifts each get a point. 4) Draw back up to 5 Gift Cards. Play moves to the left. The first player to 5 points wins. But the real goal is to have fun while learning about the gifts people love, and the gifts that they hate. You'll be amazed at what you learn about your family!

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Credits

Designers

3
Warren Kramer Brian Weinstock Amy Weinstock

Publishers

1
NorthStar Game Studio

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