GoodCritters
- Players
- 4-8
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 7 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.4 / 5
- Year
- 2018
About the game
GoodCritters is a negotiation and bluffing party game for four to eight players about splitting the loot after a big heist. One player becomes the boss and decides how to divide the spoils, but the rest of the crew gets the final say: if they don't like the split, they can vote out the boss and put someone else in charge. It plays in about 45 minutes and thrives on table talk, persuasion, and a bit of betrayal as players jockey to end up with the most valuable stash. The critter theming keeps the cutthroat negotiation lighthearted and silly rather than mean-spirited.
Hobbli's Notes
GoodCritters is a riot with the right group: the negotiation and voting create constant table talk, alliances, and betrayals that make for great stories afterward. It scales unusually well for a party game, comfortably handling up to eight players without dragging. The cute critter art helps take the edge off what is, underneath it all, a fairly ruthless negotiation game. A great pick for larger, talkative groups.
What we like
- Hilarious negotiation and betrayal dynamics.
- Scales well for large groups of four to eight.
- Quick 45-minute playtime.
- Simple rules with lots of social interaction.
- Charming critter theme softens the cutthroat gameplay.
Keep in mind
- Can create hurt feelings among highly competitive players.
- Boss rotation luck affects how much control each player gets.
- Not ideal for smaller groups under four players.
Who it's for
Great for party groups of four to eight aged 12 and up who enjoy social negotiation and bluffing games.
