Fluxx: 5.0

Nice game for both adults and kids. easy to understand and fun for 2 or more players

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.

I really like this game. A lot. It's simple to understand and very interesting because the goals and the rules can keep changing. The game is constantly in flux. It's fun and really likeable but I would advise you to play it with a group of people that like trying out different things and experimenting and do not expect games to -always- finish within 15 minutes.

Fluxx es un juego genial en todas sus versiones, pero para los amantes de la ciencia ficción esta versión ( Card Game-Star Fluxx ) es la mejor. Está repleto de referencias a las mejores sagas de literatura y cine del género, algunas más sutiles que otras, pero a cual más ocurrente y divertida. Recomiento ver el episodio sobre Star Fluxx de TableTop (de Wil Wheaton) en YouTube.

Lots of fun. Allows me to play with friends. And I love zombies.

The best Fluxx to date. Fluxx v5 is the best-ever version of a really great game, meaning there is no better time to get into the game. This is the perfect base set, which you can play by itself or use in conjunction with the many other expansions. What is Fluxx? The game starts simply. On your turn, you Draw 1 card from the deck, and Play 1 card from your hand. What is the Goal of the game? Well that's the fun- the other Rules and Goals of the game are cards that you play! So on your turn you might play the Goal card "Milk and Cookies", which states that the player with the "Milk" and "Cookies" cards in play wins the game. But the next person might play "Chocolate Milk", which replaces the old Goal, so now you have to own "Milk" and "Chocolate" in order to win. The rules are always changing, so you have to pay attention. The game keeps going like this, playing new Rules and Goals, until someone has fulfilled a Goal card and wins the game. Anyone old enough to read can play and enjoy a game of Fluxx. And if all these rules get to be too much, there are cards like Rules Reset to get rid of rules and go back to the simple "Draw 1, Play 1" mechanic. It's frantic, fun, and stimulating. What is Fluxx 5.0? There have been a few versions of the base game, and more than anything what each version adds is improved rules- which are written directly on the cards as well as having a "Frequently Asked Questions" on the rules sheet. Each set also has improved art on the cards. A few cards are new in each version, but the major difference compared to Version 4 is the removal of "Creepers". Creepers are cards that prevent you from winning the game. Thematically, they work really well with some sets (Zombie Fluxx) but they aren't really appropriate for the base game. Removing them was a smart step, and people who enjoyed those cards can either purchase the old Version 4 or an expansion set that has those cards. For new players or returning players who need a new deck, Fluxx 5.0 is the best ever. What's the Catch? The only "bad" part about Fluxx is that it's not a very serious game. The winner is mostly decided by luck- it's entirely possible (although very rare) that you will begin the game with the right combination of cards to win on the first turn. So really, this is meant to be a fun table game just for some laughs, to be played in a few fairly quick rounds. Generally my group of friends will open the evening with a game of Fluxx to get everyone "warmed up" for other games. This Sounds Complicated... It's not! Honestly, one experienced player can get a table full of new players into a game in about two minutes. A group of people who have never seen the game before can probably get going in about five minutes- most rules are written on the cards, and there are plenty of clarifications as well as an example game on the rules sheet included in the box. Don't be intimidated! Fluxx is a quirky, fun, chaotic, smart, card game. This is one of the very few games in the world that really deserves to market itself as making you smarter when you play it. Having to pay attention to the ever-changing rules and constantly adapt to new strategies as you draw new cards gives your brain a workout without ever being too challenging. The game is never much harder than a hand of Poker or Solitaire, and yet you'll soon find yourself amazed that you're negotiating a table covered in new Rules and ever-changing Goals. Fluxx has now become *the* introductory game among my friends, where if we're meeting someone who hasn't played board games with us before, we immediately start a game of Fluxx. Add it to your game night now.