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BIG CHICKEN

BIG CHICKEN

James Likes Games · 2024
2–630–40 min10+ yrs7.3 BGG18
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How do you play BIG CHICKEN?

Big Chicken is a dynamic and fiercely competitive card game designed to play the same for 3 to 6 players (with a 2-player variant). This medium-weight game requires an adaptive strategy as the game unfolds.

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Big Chicken is a dynamic and fiercely competitive card game designed to play the same for 3 to 6 players (with a 2-player variant). This medium-weight game requires an adaptive strategy as the game unfolds. The goal is to get rid of your cards as fast as possible, score low, and set your opponents with extra points using special bonuses and clever play. While luck determines the cards you receive, victory hinges on cunning and planning. Get ready for intense gameplay, spirited banter, and a lot of fun! Will you end up the Golden Egg, or the Rotten Egg?

Though the game requires strategy, it is still fast-paced, and the rules are designed to encourage good-natured ribbing, daring boasts, lively table talk, and a bit of cutthroat play. BIG CHICKEN invites fun social interaction. The dynamics of the game encourage competitive banter and table talk, but players also enjoy the excitement and camaraderie of the “big plays” — regardless of who makes them.

Since no partners are required, and because the strategy is the same for 3, 4, 5, or 6 players (with some variation for 2), plus the game is compact, this versatility makes BIG CHICKEN perfect for gamers to always carry with them.

BIG CHICKEN’s origins lie in the traditional Chinese game Sho Tai Ti (Big Two), with influences from the German game Mau-Mau (Crazy Eights), the Japanese game Daifugō (Tycoon), the English Whist family of games (Hearts, Bridge, Spades, etc), Poker, and a few others.

—description from the publisher

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BGG rating7.3 / 10
Play time
30–40 min
Players
2–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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Q1How much does BIG CHICKEN cost?
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Q2Where can I buy BIG CHICKEN cheapest?
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Q3How do you play BIG CHICKEN?
BIG CHICKEN is a card game game, for 2–6 players, taking ~30–40 minutes, featuring hand management. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about BIG CHICKEN — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does BIG CHICKEN support?
BIG CHICKEN is played by 2–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of BIG CHICKEN take?
A game of BIG CHICKEN takes about 30–40 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is BIG CHICKEN for?
BIG CHICKEN is recommended from age 10.
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