The Board Life

The game I chose first to review is my favorite (for now). It is called Killer Bunnies. My wife and I stumbled upon this game when we were shopping in Puzzles Plus one afternoon trying to spend a gift certificate. The cost was ~$25. It was well worth it. I have to admit that I was skeptical at first. I bought it on a whim because well I like bunnies! Here is an excerpt from the game web site:

Killer Bunnies :: The Game: "Killer Bunnies is a fast paced, action filled card game, in which you must try to keep as many Bunnies alive as possible, while eliminating your opponents' Bunnies. The problem: Your opponents are armed with weapons and will stop at nothing to keep you from winning the game, which can get dreadfully vengeful, horribly nasty, hilariously messy, and just plain fun!"

Killer bunnies is a game of silly strategy and ultimately random fun. For 2-8 players. Gameplay lasts 30 minutes to 2 hours. The game is completely unique. Unfortunately, due to its singularity, it is difficult to teach. Once everyone understands the mechanics of the game then it is a blast. The object of the game is obtaining the magic carrot (1 of 12 -20 carrots randomly and secretly determined at the game onset). To do this a player must place a bunny in play and then let the silliness ensue. From attacking other bunnies to gambling your own to calling on an alien abduction their are hundreds of ways to gain carrots or prevent others from doing so. Once the basic game is understood and enjoyed there are many expansion decks that add further layers of complexity and fun. This game is completely novel and every person I have taught to play has loved it. For more info, visit the website, it is well worth the trip:
http://www.killerbunnies.com/game/index.html