Pumpkin Deck
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| Pumpkin Deck | |
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| Designer | let-off studios, Mule, and others |
| Date | 29/10/2010 |
| Players | 2 - 5 players |
| This deck has not been categorised. | |
| To play Dvorak: Draw five cards each and leave the rest as a draw pile. On your turn, draw a card from the draw pile and play one Thing and/or one Action. (See the full rules.) | |
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This deck was created as part of a demonstration of the Dvorak game-making process during the 2010 Baltimore DIY Fest. As Halloween was approaching, we decided to create a deck related to that theme. The result is a high player-interaction, pumpkin-snatching game which is high on fun, and fairly strategic.
Special Rules
Pumpkins
The first player to collect 5 pumpkins wins the game. To collect a pumpkin, play it from your hand as a Special Thing (does not count towards your total of Things played during your turn), one at a time. That pumpkin is now "up for grabs."
Play Combat Action cards to claim a pumpkin; the player with the highest number of Action Points during that Combat wins the pumpkin currently up for grabs, and places it on the table in front of them. If no other players have Combat Action cards to play, then the player who played the pumpkin wins it uncontested.
More than one pumpkin can be played by a player during a single turn; contested pumpkins are resolved one at a time.
Combat Action Cards
As described above, these cards are played when a pumpkin is "up for grabs." These are Special Action Cards, and do not count against a player's permitted Action cards played that round.
Each Combat Action Card has a number assigned to it, displayed in the upper corner(s) of the card. Add these up to determine the Combat Points that player has for that particular Combat.
Once a pumpkin is claimed, all played Combat Action Cards go into the Discard pile.
Issues, Weapons, and Costumes
Issues, Weapons, and Costumes are Thing cards (playable one per turn) that have permanent effects until destroyed, discarded, or stolen. Read the Card and any corresponding Action Cards for more details.
A player can have only one Weapon Thing and one Costume Thing active at any one time, and must Discard their current one to activate another. A player has no limit to the number of Issues permitted to be in play.
Stash Cards
Players may store pumpkins they have won in their Stash. These are Thing cards played on the table in front of the player.
To protect pumpkins with a Stash, simply place the pumpkin cards underneath the Stash, making sure players do not place more than the permitted number of pumpkins in that Stash.
There is no limit to the number of Stash cards any one player may have in play.
Card List
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
Lead Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
This pumpkin is so heavy and solid that it cannot be stolen or destroyed through conventional means.
Pumpkin - Jack O' Lantern
Special Thing - Pumpkin
This pumpkin is simply so adorable that it cannot be stolen or destroyed through conventional means.
Pumpkin - Invisible Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
This pumpkin cannot be stolen or destroyed unless the player doing so is wearing the Superman Costume.
The Great Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
This pumpkin is so magnificent it counts as 3 pumpkins towards that player's total.
Pumpkin
Special Thing - Pumpkin
2: Hard Shove
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
2: Jab
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
3: Throat Punch
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
0 or 1: Disarm
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat. Either attack for 1, or choose a Target Player and force them to Discard their Weapon.
3: Flip Kick
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
4: Uppercut
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
0 or 1: Belly Flop
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat. Either attack for 1, or if you are wearing the Sumo Costume, choose a Target Player and they receive a -3 Damage penalty for this Combat.
2 or 1: Bite
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat. Either attack for 1, or if you have Issue - Nuts, choose a Target Player and they receive a -2 Damage penalty for this Combat.
0 or 1: Pepper Spray
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat. Either attack for 1, or choose a Target Player and remove them AND YOU from this Combat.
3: Haymaker
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
3: Right Cross
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
3: Poke to the Eye
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
3: Punch in the Nose
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
4: Kick to the Groin
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
1: Face Slap
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
4: Drop Kick
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
3: Knee Cap!
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
3: Dirt...IN YOUR FACE!
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
3: Kick Flip
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
7: Light Saber
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat. Usable only if you have no pumpkins.
3: Kick to the Shins
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
6 or 1: Piledriver
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat. Either attack for 1, or if you are wearing the Wrestler Costume attack for 6.
3 or 1: Body Slam
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat. Either attack for 1, or if you are wearing the Wrestler Costume attack for 3 and a Target Player receives a -3 Damage penalty for this Combat.
4: Thrown Cat
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
2: Leg Sweep
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
3: Rabbit Punch
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
2: Jab
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
2: Jump-Rope Lasso
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
0 or 1: "Behind You!"
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat. Either attack for 1 or Target Player discards a played Combat Action Card of your choice.
2: Hair Pull
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat.
1 or 3: Fish Hook
Special Action - Combat
Use during Combat. Either attack for 1 or if you have played Jab, attack for 3.
Issue: Nuts
Special Thing - Issue
Player is immune to "Behind You!" and "Disarm."
Issue: Multiple Personality
Special Thing - Issue
At the start of your turn, draw a second hand of cards equal to the number of cards currently in your hand. Discard one set of cards (do not mix and match), and begin your turn.
Issue: OCD
Special Thing - Issue
Your maximum hand size is 6 cards.
Issue: Hyper
Special Thing - Issue
You may draw 1 Combat Action Card from the Discard pile at the end of your turn. This card also counts towards your normal hand count.
Issue: Holier Than Thou
Special Thing - Issue
You may ignore any Combat Action Card that does not deal damage, or applies a negative Damage modifier.
Issue: Anemic
Special Thing - Issue
You have -2 Damage while in Combat, but increase your current hand size by 2.
Issue: Herpes
Special Thing - Issue
-2 Damage while in Combat. If another player wins Combat against you, give them this Issue. Herpes cannot be removed by any other means.
Stash: Back Alley
Thing - Stash
Holds 2 pumpkins, and prevents them from being Stolen or Discarded.
Stash: Haunted House
Thing - Stash
Holds 2 pumpkins, and prevents them from being Stolen or Discarded.
Stash: Uncle Stan's Garage
Thing - Stash
Holds 2 pumpkins, and prevents them from being Stolen or Discarded.
Sumo Costume
Special Thing - Costume
Choose 1 Target Player and give them a -2 Damage penalty for the current Combat.
Superman Costume
Special Thing - Costume
You can see the Invisible Pumpkin, and can Steal and/or Destroy it.
Big Baby Costume
Special Thing - Costume
Discard this Costume to prevent any number of pumpkins to be taken away from you.
Pirate Costume
Special Thing - Costume
+1 Damage during Combat.
Farmer Costume
Special Thing - Costume
Discard this Costume to draw a pumpkin from the Discard pile.
Pyramid Head Costume
Special Thing - Costume
All players in Combat with you receive a -1 Damage penalty for that Combat.
Power Ranger Costume
Special Thing - Costume
Discard this costume to automatically win any combat.
Tinkerbell Costume
Special Thing - Costume
While worn, your stashes cannot be destroyed or plundered.
Democrat Costume
Special Thing - Costume
When you equip this costume, search the Discard pile for any 1 issue, and play it immediately.
Republican Costume
Special Thing - Costume
When you equip this costume, search the Discard pile for any 1 issue, and play it immediately.
Football Costume
Special Thing - Costume
While equipped, if you win a Combat search the Discard pile for an additional pumpkin and put it in your hand (disregard your hand limit for this card only).
Wrestler Costume
Special Thing - Costume
Energy Drink
Action
Search the Discard pile for a Combat Action Card and place it in your hand. This card may be used during Combat.
Earthquake
Action
Combat ends without a winner. Discard the contested pumpkin. This Action must be played during Combat.
Those High School Jerks
Action
Target Player discards 1 pumpkin.
Alisha Can't Keep A Secret
Action
Target Player discards 1 Stash Card.
Plastic Shield
Action
Prevents 1 other Action Card from causing you to Discard pumpkins or have them stolen from you.
Citizens on Patrol
Action
Force a Target Player to Discard up to 2 pumpkins.
Hail Storm
Action
All players Discard 1 pumpkin (including you).
Angry Dog
Action
Target Player discards a Costume in play.
Supersonic Speed
Action
Place a pumpkin in your hand into a Stash that you own.
Sugar Shock!
Action
Target Player Discards a Thing of your choice. This card can be played in Combat.
Ritalin
Action
Remove one issue from a Target Player.
Apples With Razor Blades
Action
All other Players Discard 1 pumpkin.
T.P.
Action
Steal 1 pumpkin from a Target Player.
Police Foot Patrol
Action
Target Player Discards 1 Stash Card.
Bobby's Tricycle
Action
Draw 2 cards. You may play an additional Action. This card may not be used during Combat.
"I'm Telling Daddy!"
Action
Draw a card for every pumpkin more than you possessed by all the other players combined. For this round, there is no need to discard down to your normal hand limit.
Hug
Action
Give a Target Player two cards from your hand; take 1 pumpkin of theirs.
Horn of Plenty
Action
All Players may play and automatically win 1 pumpkin in their hand.
Volunteer At A Senior Center
Action
Search the Discard pile and add 1 pumpkin to your hand.
Thee Berzerker
Action
Discard a costume to earn a +3 Damage bonus for 1 combat.
Buddy's Help
Action
Play a pumpkin and win it without needing to have Combat.
"It's 9:30pm Already?!?"
Action
All other players Discard a card of their choice from their hand.
Weapon: Pitchfork
Thing - Weapon
+2 Damage in Combat. If you are wearing the Farmer Costume and Win a pumpkin, steal an additional pumpkin from a Target Player.
Weapon: Dry Cow Patty
Thing - Weapon
+3 Damage in Combat.
Weapon: Brick
Thing - Weapon
+2 Damage in Combat.
Weapon: Length of Chain
Thing - Weapon
+2 Damage in Combat.
Weapon: Cutlass
Thing - Weapon
+1 Damage in Combat. If you are wearing the Pirate Costume, +1 additional Damage and you are immune to the Disarm card.
