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Deer in the Headlights Game (2012)

2–6 players · 30 min · age 5+ · ★ 4.7 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
30 min
Age
5+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
4.7/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 5+ who like card game games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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Deer in the Headlights Game board game box cover

About Deer in the Headlights Game

A game where the object is to discard your entire hand of cards. Three dice are rolled on a players turn and the outcome of the dice determines what the player can discard (or pick-up) that turn. From the box: "Be the first to discard all of your cards and win the round, but watch out! A "Deer in the Headlights" roll will stall your progress. Roll a "Car" or "Running Deer" and dump cards on your opponents."

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Mechanics: Dice Rolling, Hand Management · Designer: Traditional Card Games: Rummy

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Deer in the Headlights Game FAQ

How many players is Deer in the Headlights Game?
Deer in the Headlights Game plays with 2–6 players, ages 5 and up.
How long does Deer in the Headlights Game take to play?
A game of Deer in the Headlights Game takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Deer in the Headlights Game any good?
Deer in the Headlights Game rates 4.7/10 from 388 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around dice rolling, hand management.