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Cactus Game
2020
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- 2–6 players
- 10–20 min
- 9+
- Complexity 1.0/5
For 2 players
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Cactus Game is a board game released in 2020 for 2–6 players, 10–20 minutes per game, and ages 9 and up. It was designed by Ryan Wallace and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection.
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About the game
Cactus Game is a quick, interactive card game where players compete to collect the most Point cards by assembling sets of cactus characters and using action cards to disrupt their opponents. With simple rules and lively player interaction, it offers a mix of strategy, timing, and luck. On your turn, you may play cards until you either gain a Point card or draw a card, which immediately ends your turn. Players score points by playing sets of three matching Character cards, with stronger characters earning more points, and Wild cards helping complete sets. Action cards add variety by allowing players to steal cards or points, swap hands, or block actions with well-timed “Stop” cards. The game ends as soon as a player reaches the required number of Point cards based on the number of players. That player wins immediately. —description from the publisher
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- (Self-Published)
- HUCH!
- Blue Orange (EU)
- Mercurio
- GateOnGames
Questions and answers
Cactus Game supports 2–6 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Cactus Game is 10–20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Cactus Game for ages 9 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Cactus Game has a complexity rating of 1.0 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Cactus Game belongs to these categories: Card Game and Party Game. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Take That, and Set Collection. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Cactus Game are: Ryan Wallace. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Cactus Game as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.