King of Slimes

2016 Ennie Nominee - Best Free Game

King of Slimes is a party game where two or more players take turns pulling handfuls of candy from a bowl to collect the most candy before the bowl is empty. Competition is encouraged through the game’s mechanics, allowing players to Sabotage one another in hopes of forcing their opponents to return a portion of their candy to the bowl.  With the game’s short duration, it is common to play multiple rounds one after another, each time adding a different rule to the game.

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Slimes are simple low-level balls of gelatinous goo that are often found roaming the fields and forests around small villages. Coming in a variety of colors and sizes, Slimes have grown to become the pinnacle of what a weak monster should be. They are easy to kill, explode in a visceral display of Gel, and even reward the killer with 5 experience points.

Contrary to popular belief, these Slimes don’t exist solely to be mowed down by ‘Heroes’ with rusty daggers. They have dreams and aspirations just like everybody else, and no dream is grander than to be crowned the next King of Slimes, the Boss Monster of the Slime Plains. Since this prestigious title is only given to the largest Slime in the region, these meek creatures spend their days scouring the plains absorbing the Gel lost by other Slimes. This all must be done while avoiding the wrath of Adventurers who are looking to gain a few easy levels.

Each player will take on the role of one of these Slimes, competing with each other in order to become the next King. However, the road to the top is not one for the faint of heart, as what starts as a simple candy collection game can quickly spiral into an all-out war over who gets to control the Slime Plains.

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Number of Players: 2+

Page Count: 15

Duration: 10 - 20 mins

Required Materials:

• Candy
• A large bowl to hold the Candy
• Pencil and Paper (optional)