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Straw (2006)

2–6 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 6.2 on BGG

Players
2–6
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
6.2/10

Best for 2–6 players aged 8+ who like arabian games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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Straw board game box cover

About Straw

Straw is a light-hearted family card game that takes place in the world of Arabian Nights. In Straw, you try to pack as many items as you can on top of a camel without breaking its back. If you can't, you lose the round – but other players must be careful not to load the camel too close to its limit because if you can break the camel's back with the Straw card, you win instead of losing! Will you be the one who breaks the camel's back?

Straw box

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ArabianCard Game

Mechanics: Hand Management, Push Your Luck · Designer: Richard James

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P

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Straw FAQ

How many players is Straw?
Straw plays with 2–6 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Straw take to play?
A game of Straw takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.0/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Straw any good?
Straw rates 6.2/10 from 987 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a arabian / card game game built around hand management, push your luck.