Instructions Lama

Objective

The objective of the game LAMA is to accumulate as few minus points as possible. The game combines strategy and luck, as you must decide when to play cards and when to drop out of a round.

Components

• 56 cards: 8 cards of each number from 1 to 6, plus llama cards
• 72 chips: 55 white chips worth 1 point each and 17 black chips worth 10 points each

Setup

• Each player receives 6 cards. The remaining cards form a draw pile.
• Each player starts with zero chips.
• The player who last saw a llama starts the game.

Gameplay

The game is played over multiple rounds, each consisting of the following phases:

1. Turn: The active player has three options:
2. Play a card: Play a hand card with the same value or one higher than the top card of the discard pile. Llama cards can be played as "0" or "7", meaning you can place a llama on a 6 and a 1 (or another llama) on a llama.
3. Draw a card: Draw one card from the draw pile.

4. Pass: Do not play a card and drop out of the current round. The player reveals all their cards.

5. Round End: The round ends when a player discards all their cards or all players have passed.

6. Scoring: Each player with cards remaining in hand counts their minus points. Each number is worth its value in minus points, llama cards count as 10 minus points.
7. Special Rule: Each number type is only counted once, regardless of how many you have.

8. The player who discarded all cards first may discard a chip (either a 1-point or 10-point chip).

9. Next Round: A new round starts with the same rules. Players keep chips they have.

End of the Game

The game ends when a player reaches 40 or more minus points. The player with the fewest minus points wins.

Strategic Tips

• Timing in Passing: Decide when to pass to minimize your possible minus points.
• Risk vs. Reward: Draw a card if you are willing to risk potentially drawing a difficult-to-play card.
• Managing Chips: Try to discard cards in consecutive rounds to shed chips and reduce your score.

LAMA is a favorite among family and casual players, as it is easy to learn and quick to play.