Lodge is a fast-paced and lively card game for two to six players. You run a cozy mountain lodge in the woods, serving delicious snacks to the hikers who stop by. Occasionally, even a bear might drop in for a bite! But it’s not just the guests who are hungry—cheeky squirrels are eyeing your food, trying to snatch it all away. The player who serves their customers most cleverly and collects the most points—before the squirrels can spoil the fun—wins this snappy, atmospheric game.
How does a game unfold?
A display of customer cards is laid out in the center of the table, with the number of cards depending on the total number of players. Each customer is worth a certain number of points, may possess a special ability, and requires a specific set of snacks. Every player starts with a hand of seven snack cards, which come in four types and are numbered from 1 to 48. The game lasts for three rounds. In each turn, all players simultaneously and secretly choose a snack card from their hand; these cards are then revealed at the same time. They are subsequently played in numerical order, from lowest to highest. When it is your turn to play your card, you place it beneath a customer who is looking for that particular snack. As soon as the final snack required by a customer is provided...
