Fluxx

Ever have a game night where no-one knows the rules? A night where every player is a little lost at what is going on? Perhaps there was arguing over the rules? Was it fun? It should be. That is what the game of Fluxx is all about.

Everything in the game Fluxx is changing throughout the night. Every card you play can change the rules or change how to win the game. Basically you make up the rules as you go along. Don’t like the current rules? Change them!

The game starts with the basic rule of draw one card play one card. After that the changes start as each player plays their cards. These cards fall into one of several types: New Rule- which is a rule change, Action- steal cards or eliminate rules etc, Keeper- an item or creature card which can help win the game, Creeper- a bad item or creature that prevents you from winning… usually, Goal- a game winning goal which is replaced each time a new Goal card is played, and some editions include Meta – permanent game rules and Surprise- cards that can be played at any time.

This game is super easy to learn and doesn’t have much room for strategy. Basically it’s a frantic game that kills time with fun and laughs. Fluxx doesn’t require much space, setup is easy and the learning curve is simple so using it to start off a marathon game night while someone sets up the big game is a great idea. It’s also a great game to break in new players; after all they aren’t going to be the only player at the table who doesn’t know the rules.

What I really like is that you can pick up pretty much any edition of the game and start playing. Most of the new editions are stand alone instead of the usual expansion formula many game lines use. So you can pick up a theme that suits your group and just start playing. Most of the editions could be combined but my group prefers to choose one theme at a time.

I personally own Monty Python Fluxx, Martian Fluxx, and Oz Fluxx, while the in-laws own Star Fluxx and Zombie Fluxx. Personally I would like to pick up the basic game and maybe Pirate Fluxx, Cthulu Fluxx, and the upcoming Wild West Fluxx. The most popular edition among us is Star Fluxx. After all we are all geeks. However the other editions all get their play time. One of these days I really need to do a Python marathon with the Monty Python films and the Python edition of this game.

For those who want more family oriented night there is Family Fluxx or EcoFluxx. There are also expansions for the core game that include Christian Fluxx or Jewish Fluxx for those so inclined.

I highly recommend picking up at least one edition of the game for your group. Fluxx will always be fun, and will see frequent rotation in your gaming schedule.

Have fun!