Carnuta
- Players
- 2-4
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 3 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 25 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 10+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.6 / 5
- Year
- 2026
About the game
Carnuta gathers druids from distant lands for an annual potion-brewing ceremony. Over two actions per turn chosen from four options, players combine secret ingredients and arrange runes to build a scoring potion in front of them. The game ends once a player plays their eleventh card, so timing your combos matters. Card values depend on which ingredients already sit in your potion, rewarding careful set collection. It's a light, quick card game with a charming druidic fantasy theme.
Hobbli's Notes
Carnuta looks like a tidy little set-collection card game with just enough decision space to stay interesting across its brisk 25-minute runtime. Hobbli's team is intrigued by the ingredient-combination puzzle, though as a very new release there isn't yet a strong track record to judge its long-term replayability. The two-action turn structure keeps things simple to teach. It seems like a promising light filler for fantasy-themed game nights.
What we like
- Quick 25-minute playtime.
- Charming fantasy druid theme.
- Simple two-action turn structure.
- Set-collection puzzle rewards planning.
Keep in mind
- Very new title with limited track record.
- Light strategy may not satisfy heavier gamers.
Who it's for
Likely suited to ages 10+ casual gamers looking for a quick card game; works well for 2-4 players in filler slots.
