
- BGG rank
- BGG #2,170
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Exploding Kittens: Party Pack
- 2–10 players
- 15 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2017

2024
Rules assistance for Drama Lama
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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Drama Lama is a board game released in 2024 for 2–6 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. Its main mechanics are Take That and Player Elimination.
The games are quick, simple and full of tension to have fun together in any place and at any time. Play the Action cards and be careful not to get spit on by the Llama! A game full of humor, perfect for having fun in evenings with friends. Players start with six cards in their hand, and are awarded 4 or 6 hearts, depending on the number of players. On their turn, players can either do nothing or play as many cards as they want and apply their effects; playing cards is optional. At the end of the turn you must always discard one card, and possibly more to return to having three cards in your hand. If a DRAMA LAMA is drawn, a life is immediately lost. Players who remain without hearts are eliminated, the last player remaining in the game will be declared the winner.
Drama Lama 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 Drama Lama is 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 Drama Lama for ages 10 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.
Drama Lama 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.
Drama Lama belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Animals. Its main mechanics are Take That and Player Elimination. 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 catalogue lists Drama Lama 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.