Circus Flohcati

Overview

• Title: Circus (New edition of the 1998 classic by Reiner Knizia)
• Players: 2–5
• Age: 6+
• Playtime: ~15 minutes
• Type: Set‑collection card game; push‑your‑luck; family

Short description

• Fast, colorful family card game for up to 5 players. Collect the best‑scoring hand of Circus cards by making trios, stealing with action cards, and calling the Gala Show when you’ve gathered all 10 acts.

How to play (brief)

• On your turn you either take one face‑up card from the Circus display into your hand or reveal the top card of the deck to add to the display.
• You may reveal as many cards as you want, but if you reveal a color that’s already in the display, your turn immediately ends.
• Action cards let you take cards from other players.
• Score bonuses for trios (three cards of the same value) and for calling the Gala Show when you collect all 10 different acts.

Goal

• Have the highest point total at game end to win the big top!

Highlights

• Quick rounds and easy rules — great for families and kids
• Combines push‑your‑luck risk with light strategy
• Bright, colorful art and fast replayability