Madcala cover
2025BGG rank #5,964

Madcala

by Aaron Hein, Manny Trembley · Druid City Games

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Players2
Time15–30m
ComplexityMedium-Light
Age14+

About the game

What is Madcala?

This was once the Mad Hatter's favorite tea party tradition, a game of Madcala, that was until the Cheshire Cat took over as host. In this edition of Madcala, the characters from Wonderland's War will be taking part in his tournament of Champions! Madcala is a 1v1, asymmetric game that pits players against each other in a battle of wits and luck! Out thinking and out maneuvering your opponent will prove easier said than done!If you can reduce your opponent's health to zero, you win! On your turn, you will pick a plate of beads pick them all up and leave one behind on each plate you pass, whatever plate you end on will give you an action to perform. You can also call on the aid of your "plus ones" to the event. They have powerful abilities that give each player a different approach and strategy. —description from the publisher

How it plays

Mechanics

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On the shelf

Categories

Abstract Strategy

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