Abandon All Artichokes

Abandon All Artichokes

Card GameFarming
Players
2-4
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
4 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
20 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
10+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.2 / 5
Year
2020

About the game

A whimsical vegetable-themed deck-building game where players race to prune their deck of unwanted artichokes by harvesting fresh vegetable cards, each granting powers to swap, discard, or compost cards. Fast rounds and a race-to-thin-your-deck structure flip the usual deck-building formula on its head. Cute art and a quick 20-minute playtime make it an easy, family-friendly deck-builder. A charming pick for players who want deck-building without a long time commitment.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's team enjoys how Abandon All Artichokes reverses typical deck-building goals - thinning your deck instead of growing it feels fresh and satisfying. Its charming farm theme and quick playtime make it approachable for newcomers to the deck-building genre. It's a great gateway game for introducing younger or casual players to deck-building mechanics. Its light complexity may feel too simple for experienced deck-building fans.

What we like

  • Fresh deck-thinning twist on deck-building.
  • Cute, family-friendly farm theme.
  • Quick 20-minute playtime.
  • Easy to teach to newcomers.

Keep in mind

  • Limited depth for veteran deck-building fans.
  • Race-based structure can feel swingy near the end.
  • Repeated plays may feel similar over time.

Who it's for

Families and casual gamers new to deck-building, ages 10+, best for 2-4 players wanting a light, quick game.

Mechanics

Deck / Bag BuildingDraftingRace

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