Durian
- Players
- 2-7
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 5 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 20 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 7+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.1 / 5
- Year
- 2020
About the game
Durian is a light bluffing and deduction card game set in a bustling jungle fruit shop, where clerks scramble to serve customers without double-checking new inventory. Players use hand management and push-your-luck deduction to fulfill orders while avoiding the wrath of the shop's gorilla manager, who comes running if someone rings the alarm bell on an over-sold order. With cute animal theming and simple rules, it's a fast, social party game for 2-7 players in about 20 minutes.
Hobbli's Notes
Durian has the charming, compact design sensibility typical of small Japanese card-game publishers: quick to teach, silly in theme, and full of the kind of bluffing tension that makes for great table talk. It's an easy pick when you want something light and social to open or close a game night.
What we like
- Cute animal theme and light rules appeal to a broad range of ages.
- Bluffing and deduction create lively table talk.
- Scales smoothly from 2 to 7 players.
- Quick 20-minute playtime suits casual sessions.
Keep in mind
- Light strategic depth may not satisfy serious gamers.
- Bluffing mechanics can be uneven with very young or very cautious players.
- Small card game format offers limited physical presence at the table.
Who it's for
Great for casual and family groups ages 7+ who enjoy light bluffing and deduction games; scales well from 2 to 7 players.
