I have tried to keep Crazier Eights very inclusive. Kids enjoyed playing it, people who aren’t gamers enjoyed playing it, and gamers enjoyed playing it. The game is very simple and yet it includes elements that tend to only be in more complicated games (like permanents, triggered abilities, and replacement effects). I think the game is a great way to introduce people to those elements to prepare them for more complicated games. At the same time I think Crazier Eights is a good game on its own. Continue reading →