Mayfair Games is thrilled to announce our new line of simple, pick-up-and-play card games. Every game in this line can fit in your pocket and plays in minutes, not hours, making it perfect for ‘gaming on the go’, or filler games in between lengthier ones. While we’re not ready to talk about all the games in the upcoming line (yet!), here’s a look at the first two games in the line, along with our upcoming card display box for retailers! So, rather than make a long story, well, longer, let’s take a look at the first two card games.

First up is Run, Bunny, Run, an asymmetric card game for 2 to 5 players, ages 8 and up; games take approximately 10-minutes per player, so 20 to 50 minutes for a full game. In Run, Bunny, Run, one player takes on the role of a quick, agile bunny, while the others run with a pack of wolves. The bunny wants to escape to the safety of its burrow, while the wolves crave the bunny for dinner! However, the bunny is too spry for any lone wolf to catch, so the players controlling the wolves will have to work together and try to hem the rabbit in. Movement is conducted using cards, and the rabbit has the advantage changing direction. To make matters harder for the wolves, their movement is easier to predict. Still, there are many more wolves and they’re working as a team, so the bunny will have to be quick and smart to escape. If the rabbit reaches its burrow, that player wins the game. If any wolf catches the rabbit, they win.

Then, there’s Food Chain, a game for 3 to 6 players, ages 8 and up; games take approximately 30-minutes to play. In Food Chain, players have a hand consisting of three worms, two birds, two cats, and a dog and flea. Each turn they place one of their animals into the yard, then play resolves according to the current turn order. The object is to be at the ‘top of the food chain’ more often than your opponents. So, birds catch worms, cats snatch birds, and so forth. At the end of the round, players can claim any captured creatures — but, be careful! Some varmints are worth nothing, while others bite you with negative points! Be sure you catch the right critters to stay at the top of the food chain.

One final thing, and this is for our FLGS, is the display boxes that Mayfair will be launching later in 2017. We’ve got quite a nice selection of card games, between our Mayfair, Lookout, and Amigo lines. So, we’re going to make it easier than ever for stores to better merchandise ‘em! Each display box holds 16 decks of cards, with four visible in two rows, and can easily be placed on a counter or on a small shelf.  This PoP display is perfect for card games like No Thanks, 6 Nimmt, Saboteur, Portal of Heroes, and, of course, Run, Bunny, Run and Food Chain. Even better, you can customize the game selection to fit your store’s needs.  Retailers, be sure to ask your sales representative about this promotion!