Bacon
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It's not just a card game. It's a battle of nerves... with a Bacon twist.
In Bacon, being good isn't enough: you need teamwork, timing, and a pinch of nastiness . A fast-paced and strategic card game where you win only if you're the first to go out... but in perfect sync with your teammate. And what if you're not on the right team? Your job is to sabotage the winning team. With elegance, of course.
Based on the climbing game mechanics, Bacon is played in fixed teams (4 or 6 players) , where the only score that matters is that of the team that exits first. But be careful: if you exit too early and leave your teammate behind, you risk handing the victory to your opponents. Every card played is a step towards glory... or towards frying.
Because "Bacon" is crunchy, salty, and perfect for evenings with friends.
- 🥓 Team play… or not?: in the Applewood variant, everyone plays for themselves.
- 🃏 Brilliant hand management : every early exit must be planned down to the millimeter
- ⚔️ Constant interaction : block, delay, observe, act at the right time
- 🧠 Strategic but light : accessible even to the less experienced, but with depth
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for groups and families : it can be explained in 5 minutes, but every game is different
If you're looking for a card game for 4 or 6 players where the tension builds with every turn , Bacon is the perfect choice . Few rules, lots of decisions. And one basic rule to remember: you never win alone. Or almost.
Everyone at the table is laughing. But deep down... they're cooking something.
Bacon
Product Details
🐸 HOW TO PLAY
1. Form teams and aim to get everyone out at the right time.
In this card board game for 4 or 6 players , the game is played in fixed teams of two . The aim is to be the first team to have all their members out . Only the team that out first will earn points... but be careful: the score depends on how late the last teammate out comes .
2. Play cards in ascending order, outplaying your opponents.
Bacon is a climbing-style game , in which you play a combination of cards (singles, pairs, three of a kind, runs, etc.) and the turn passes only if the others manage to beat your play with a higher combination. If no one raises, the player who played last takes the turn again. The goal? To get rid of your cards first .
3. If you can't win… slow down who can.
If your team can no longer exit first, your new goal is clear: prevent the rival team from exiting by keeping their players stuck for as long as possible. It's a team-based cooperative board game , where every choice matters and timing is crucial.
4. The Applewood variant offers a free-for-all mode.
With Applewood mode (for 3-6 players), there are no teams: everyone plays for themselves . The first player to exit wins, and the score depends on the exit position . A faster version, perfect for odd-numbered groups or those who prefer direct competition.
5. Whoever exploits synergies and timing wins.
At the end of the hand, only the team that went out first scores points , based on the order in which its members went out. After multiple rounds, the team with the highest score wins. Bacon is a clever and dynamic card board game , perfect for groups that enjoy bluffing, collaboration, and escalating tension.
📦 BOX CONTENTS
80 Cards
12 Bacon Cards
45 Bacon Tokens
6 Player Aid Cards
16 Player Rank Tokens
🃏 SACHETS
57x87mm - Quantity 92
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Cat Blues: The Big Gig
Here, you don't win by being the best. You win by making others lose.
Keep them out late, get out first. A card game for teams hungry for victory.
Bacon – The board game where burning is an art… but timing is everything
In Bacon , you don't play to survive. You play to burn others.
Form your teams, choose carefully who to sacrifice, and make sure your partner goes out immediately… but not alone.
Only the first team to run out of cards can score points, but those points will depend on when the second player gets free.
And what if your team is left behind? No problem: sabotaging the other team is perfectly legal.
A strategic and ruthless card game, where cooperation is real, but so is cynicism.
And for those who love a free-for-all, the Applewood variant changes everything: every man for himself, same low blows.
Bacon – The team climbing game that gives a sense of revenge to breakfast
Bacon is a card game for 3-6 players created by Sean Ross and published by Allplay , perfect for those who love climbing-style games with a pinch of competitive venom.
In the main mode (for 4 or 6 players), the game is played in fixed teams, and only the team that goes out first earns points… but be careful: those points change depending on when the second teammate goes out too.
A fine balance between support and push , between collaboration and choosing which cards to give away first .
For odd-numbered groups (or the most sadistic), the Applewood variant eliminates teams: whoever leaves first wins, and the others… get burned.
The rules are simple, the pace fast, and the tension constant. Bacon is perfect for light evenings, large groups, and anyone looking for a game that seems harmless... but leaves a smoky aftertaste of revenge.
We played it, and we were crushing on each other 🐸
The first time we played Bacon , we thought we were just sitting down to play a “simple” card game.
After 10 minutes, suspicious glances were flying, cards were hidden, and partners were sold to the best bluff.
Bacon is sneaky, fast-paced and just the right amount of evil , with that instant classic feel that makes you want to replay it right away.
What won us over? The fact that we can only win together ... but we can easily hurt each other to get there.
With the right number of players, it's one of those titles that becomes a regular rotation on friends' evenings.
Other Allplay board games recommended by FroGames:
🎪 Big Top – Ruthless auctions under the big top, where even losing can make you gain
🦕 Chomp – Prehistoric battle between herbivores and hungry predators
🎰 Vegas Strip – When bluffing is worth more than chips
🧠 Mind Space – Bring order to your mind with the world's most zen puzzle.
🧱 Ruins – Strategic placement among relics, monsters and glory
🐜 Bites – A shared race based on ants and tactical chocolate
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Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
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