The small version is perfect for two players, and the back-and-forth betrayal happens fast enough that nobody gets bored. We played four rounds in under half an hour and kept immediately dealing again.
Miles N.★★★★★
The one-card-at-a-time mechanic makes it dangerously easy to convince yourself you're winning right up until your best pet gets snatched. It took us maybe ten minutes to learn, but the backstabbing got personal fast. Perfect for a group that enjoys a little friendly betrayal.
Scarlett★★★★★
We played this after dinner with friends who usually zone out during board games, and the one-card-at-a-time backstabbing mechanic kept everyone yelling and laughing for an hour. The rules took maybe two minutes to learn, which is exactly what I wanted for a game that still feels sneaky and strategi