Parade
- Players
- 2-6
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 4 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 8+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.5 / 5
- Year
- 2007
About the game
Parade is a hand-management card game for two to six players based on the whimsical world of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, where players invite characters into an ever-growing parade line. Playing a card can cause other cards to peel off the end of the line and become negative points, so timing your plays carefully is essential. Majority color collection can turn potential penalties into near-harmless single points, rewarding players who commit to a color. The game ends when the deck runs dry or someone collects all six colors, and the lowest score wins.
Hobbli's Notes
Parade is a clever, whimsical card game where seemingly simple plays ripple out into satisfying chain reactions along the parade line. The tension of deciding which cards to keep out of your hand versus which to risk playing gives it more bite than its cute theme suggests. It's an easy, charming choice for mixed-age groups or as a lighter change of pace between heavier games.
What we like
- Whimsical Alice in Wonderland theme appeals across age groups.
- Simple rules hide surprisingly deep timing decisions.
- Color majority scoring rewards clever hand management.
- Scales well from two up to six players.
Keep in mind
- Scoring math at the end can slow down the final tally.
- Limited strategic depth for players seeking heavier games.
- Card luck in the draw can swing outcomes significantly.
Who it's for
Great for families and casual groups ages 8+, in sizes of 2-6 who enjoy light, whimsical card games with a bit of push-your-luck timing.
