Looney Labs Star Fluxx Toy – 1 January 2012

Comparado con el Fluxx normal, esta versión es un poco más estratégica y entretenido porque agrega varios elementos nuevos. Las cartas de sorpresa sirven para evitar que un jugador con más suerte esté a punto de ganar, los creepers evitan que un jugador pueda ganar y varios keepers tienen habilidades interesantes.Esta es la versión que más recomiendo de Fluxx. Además, si te gusta la temática de ciencia ficción, este juego tiene referencias a varias películas y series del género.Si vas a jugar con niños recomiendo más la versión de Fairy Tale Fluxx.

I love the Fluxx series so much, and while I may play some of the other versions more often (I'll explain why at the end of this review), this and Monty Python Fluxx are my two absolute favorites!Fluxx is the perfect go-to game if you want something fast-paced, fun and easy to learn. Because the explanation and basic rules of the game are so simple, I've found that it's equally fun for brand-new players as for those who've played it before. Everything is explained on each card, so you can give very minimal instructions to new players and they'll pick it up easily. We usually use this as a warm-up game on game nights with friends and family, before moving on to more strategy-based games.Since I mentioned strategy, I will give you one word of caution: this is not a game for those who are looking for something with elaborate strategy and get frustrated when the plan they've been working on for several rounds either doesn't work out or backfires. The nature of the game is to be ever-changing, so you have to be willing to go with the flow. You can have some strategy, of course, but you have to be willing to see it blow up in front of you in seconds--and then laugh about it!A word about this version of the game: in my opinion, this particular version is best played when you're playing with fans of Sci Fi. This version is based around references to popular sci-fi film and television series (Star Wars, Star Trek, Dr. Who, etc.), and really I think it's funniest when you understand the references. It is playable with people who don't know their Sci Fi, but I don't think it's as much fun for them. Also, because of the special powers of some cards in the game it is a slightly more complex version of Fluxx than others--I wouldn't start anyone out with this unless they're playing with others that have played it before.

Es un juego fácil de aprender y que siempre cambia. La calidad de las cartas es muy buena y el juego en general me parece muy bueno, no es un juego que dejes de jugar rápido. Excelente, muy satisfecho y llegó a tiempo y en forma.

*Update*2.5 years later, this game is not played as often as the Batman version of the same game (similar but very different).While I enjoy this version, I'd rather play the Batman version.---This game is a lot of fun. I have to admit that I didn't expect that, but was I pleasantly surprised and excited to be wrong.The game works best when everyone understands how to play, as it can be a bit slow when there is someone new to the game. This makes sense though, as the rules of the game are always in "flux" (aptly named game).The basis rules are:Draw a card, play a card. That's it. Anyone can do that.Eventually, other cards will get played that will add complexity and fun to the game. Some examples may be rules that change how many cards are drawn or must be played each hand. Others let you steal or switch cards with other players. Some provide goals. Without a goal, there is not a way to win the game. Don't get too excited about any particular goal that is played, as they can change from player to player. Don't worry, you can get them back.The way to win is so simple: Have the cards the goal card says you need to win in play at the same time.Of course it doesn't stay so simple. Other players change the goal in defense or offense based on what they/you have in play.Be ready for the "surprise" cards which can be played at any moment, even out of turn. These can do things like cancel an action or a new rule or cancel a goal (thus preventing victory for another player).It's a lot of fun, I highly recommend you try Fluxx in it's several iterations which are each different.

Still trying to figure out if I like this game. It is pretty interesting and has some cool nuances. Pretty chaotic and not much skill involved. Kind of luck of the draw for the most part.