Game: Wench

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Angry Duck — 2008-06-11T20:11:19+00:00

Wench! Top Shelf - back of box

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Angry Duck — 2008-06-11T20:08:58+00:00

Wench! Top Shelf - front of box

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swuyau — 2008-05-26T12:01:34+00:00

4 cards

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sbarrera — 2008-03-16T22:44:41+00:00

Royal Flush

Thread: Re: More than 5?

MYNDzei — 2007-04-06T18:00:39+00:00

It actually works with 7-8, but I think we meant to say "best" with around 5. Since each player will see 5 cards to begin with, and maybe draw through 3-4 more if they choose, the deck supports 6 players without a reshuffle. More than 8 would require 2 decks, but I'd only recommend a game of more than 8 if all the players are experienced... or if you are just looking for some rip-roarious chaos.

Look for Wench Double Trouble at GenCon!

Thread: Re: What artwork!?

SentientGolem — 2007-02-22T01:32:34+00:00

jtrleone wrote:
The artwork seems to be done by at least 2 different artists (1 cartoonish, 1 realistic). Are both styles in a single deck or are they from different decks?

All the artworks are from Monte Michael Moore (in both style).

His official website is: http://www.mavarts.com/

Stephan

Thread: More than 5?

IndyCC — 2006-12-27T17:30:02+00:00

Since this is a party game of sorts 5 people max players seems like an oddly low amount. Does this scale well to more people on it's own? Or do the cards run out doing that? Has anyone tried, say 7? At what point do you need a second deck? Does a second deck even work since you may end up with similar rules on the table?

Thanks, thinking of trying this for a New Year's Eve starter.

Thread: Re: What artwork!?

jtrleone — 2006-11-14T17:54:12+00:00

The artwork seems to be done by at least 2 different artists (1 cartoonish, 1 realistic). Are both styles in a single deck or are they from different decks?

Thread: Re: What artwork!?

jtrleone — 2006-11-14T17:47:18+00:00

Skadar wrote:
Ask and you shall receive:

You totally rule Skadar. Thanks a bunch!

Thread: Re: What artwork!?

Longbow — 2006-11-14T01:46:05+00:00

Nice.

Thread: Re: What artwork!?

Skadar — 2006-11-14T01:20:24+00:00

Thread: What artwork!?

jtrleone — 2006-11-14T00:30:14+00:00

There are no pictures on BGG of this artwork that everyone claims to be so good. Could someone please post them so I can consider if this poker deck is really worth $10?

Thread: A Thinking Drunk's Game

friedricetheman — 2006-10-07T16:18:29+00:00

Wench is a simple to learn but not so simple to win (requires dexterity and quick thinking) non-collectable card game. The premise is simple : be the first one to get rid of all your cards and be crowned the King of Beers (Yes, you Bud).

Every turn, a player may either :
a) Play a gold border card or
b) Draw a card

Since the game revolves around getting rid of all your cards, option (b) is really a last resort. The gold border cards are divided into 2 types : the stay in play (an icon of a beer on the table) and play it now/discard after use (a gears icon card). There can only be one 'stay in play' card per player and it stays in play throughout the game until the player exhanges the card in play with another in his hand. The 'play and discard' cards are played and discarded on the same turn.

Then, there is the blue border cards, which essentially are fast effect cards (or interrupts, in Magic terms). These cards can be played anytime as long as the conditions are met.

When a certain condition on the cards are met, the player can claim the reward (eg. discard a card from hand, give a card to another player). The fun begins when a player forgets to do something that is stated on the cards and is penalised (usually punished with drinking a pint of beer).

This game is great for social nights, especially where alcohol is available. The game is also small enough to carry around (only a pack of cards) in your back pocket.

And if you are tired of playing this game, the cards in this game also doubles as poker cards. There are 52 cards of four suits in the deck with 2 additional Joker cards, just like regular playing cards. How convenient, ya?

The gameplay is very simple, but for a beer and pretzels night, this game is perfect. Nothing beats a drunkard saluting (because of a card in play) and talking in slow motion (because of another card in play) while trying to keep his hands in the air (yet another card) just to get rid of a card in his hand while trying not to break any rules (which are set down by the cards in play).

So, let us recap: great drinking game, can be used as poker cards, small enough to carry around, very fun to watch and play. So, yeah, what are you waiting for?? Get one today and be the life of any party!! A word of caution: chicks dig this game.

Gameplay : ***** (Simple but ingenious mechanics)
Components : ***** (Nice art...)
Replayability : *** (For when you are drunk only)
Concept : **** (Unique and fun)
Overall : **** (Really good but not exceptional)

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simonh — 2006-08-18T05:58:49+00:00

"American Dream" artwork on display at GenCon Indy 2006

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laiernie — 2006-06-21T21:14:03+00:00

card back

Thread: Re: Wench: A pretty drinking game

Fulminata — 2006-03-19T19:17:58+00:00

I just have one comment on this game. A self-described drinking game needs to be at least spill resistant if not spill proof. Unfortunately, these cards are printed on regular cardstock, not playing card stock, so are unlikely to survive the first spilled beverage, or being used as an accidental coaster.

The artwork is pretty though...

Thread: A Wench Review

betlegeuseKC — 2006-01-21T22:43:51+00:00

This is a pretty good game as a whole. I wasn't sure when I got it, but when I presented it to my group, it just took off. It's really a lot of fun. The rules are simple, albeit perhaps a bit poorly written. There were a few items that were not clearly worded.

Cards consist of Flight Cards, Table Cards, and Turn Action Cards. You start with 5 cards in your hand, on your turn you have to play a brown border (table or turn action) card on the table in front of you. The rule listed on the card is now in affect. breaking the rule results in you gaining a card from whoever caught you breaking the rule. The flight cards are cards you keep in your hand, which contain rules on them as well, but only you know what they are. You can also give a card to somebody who breaks one of those rules as well. The objective is to get rid of all your cards.

As you can see it can get pretty wacky, cards getting passed back and forth all the time. Rules-wise, the game would be a fun family game, but the adult themed art and the idea that it's a drinking game (drinking not necessary) makes it more for a mature audience. The art is wery nice, by the way, and you can use it as a regular playing card deck, as suits are printed on it.

4 / 5

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Shawn_Solo — 2005-10-18T04:57:50+00:00

Game Trade Magazine Promo Card

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JackRandom — 2005-09-19T14:45:28+00:00

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Wren — 2005-08-29T01:55:46+00:00

Front of box.

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Wren — 2005-08-29T01:55:46+00:00

Back of the box.

Thread: Wench: A pretty drinking game

Rulemonger — 2005-08-25T00:53:56+00:00

Wench is a drinking game turned card game.
Instead of (or in addition to) taking a drink, you draw cards.

Players playing cards to impose rules (like "anyone putting their elbows on the table must draw a card" or "anyone speaking the name of a proper noun must draw a card").

Object: to get rid of your cards (in addition to playing them normally, some cards will give you the option to discard, if you can pass a test similar to the examples of imposed rules above).

It's extremely light, but that's what it intends to be.

The art is provocative, as you would expect, and quite good, albeit not up to Mr. Moore's usual standards.

If your friends aren't into the drinking/drawing game, the cards also come printed with standard deck markings (Ace through King in four suits), so you can play your favorite regular deck game with the pretty pictures.

Thread: Re:Info on Release of Wench!

jmglidden — 2005-04-06T17:54:59+00:00

StudioScarab (#468520),

Did you just refer to yourself in the third person?

Anyhow, you've got me curious. Post some pics! Let's see some of that amazing artwork. Can you give us a quick rundown of the gameplay?

Thread: Info on Release of Wench!

StudioScarab — 2005-04-06T17:33:35+00:00

Wench! A Drinking Man's Thinking Game will be released in August of 2005, and should debut at GenCon. Wench will be distributed and Published through Eagle Games Inc (Civilization, Age of Mythology etc). Requests for different language translations by distributors at the GAMA tradeshow included French, Spanish, Italian, Czech, German, Japanese, and Dutch. Quotes from distributors and retailers regarding the art and gameplay included:

"This game is gonna sell like crack!"

"This game will really annoy my mother"

"This game will be a must have for any retailer in a college town"

"I see the art is amazing...so how does it play?"

"With a name like Wench, how can you go wrong"

Wench will be the first game released from newcomer to the game industry, Myndzei Games. The game designer, Shaun Cranford is a well known and respected CCG player, who also has several other games in various development stages. Future game plans from Myndzei includes strategy, card and CCG style of games. Art for Myndzei products are provided by World Fantasy Art show winner Monte Moore, who has also done licensed work for Playboy, Lucasfilm, Wizards of the Coast, AEG, Dragon Magazine, Microsoft and Coors.