Guest Author - Lynn Little

Players 3 to 3

Ages 8 and up

Playing Time 30 minutes

Lord of the Fries is a card game where players take on the role of zombies working in a fast food establishment. The Friedey's menu includes a variety of gut-busting favorites like fries, chicken, and burritos. Besides the menu item cards, players will need a six-sided die and some way to keep score. Lord of the Fries is one of many reasonably priced games from the company Cheapass games. They specialize in making and selling their games as cheap as possible. Some of their games are not so cheap but are a special editions that are of higher quality materials.

Players each take a turn dealing the cards. All cards are dealt out to the players. Next the player rolls to see which menu item has been ordered and needs to be filled. The first roll determines which zone while the second roll decides which item. All menu items are listed in the instruction pamphlet.

Play begins with the person to the left of the dealer. That player has two options: fill the order or pass. Filling the order means laying down the cards from his hand that will make the menu item. Match the symbol on the cards with the symbol on the menu items. Some menu items only need one card while some may need more. Once an order has been filled, it's time to roll up another order.

The round ends when one player plays their last card. Each player then adds up their score. Add up the point value of the cards played and subtract the point value of the cards in your hand. The game continues until everyone has had a chance to be the dealer. Once everyone has had a chance to be the dealer, compare everyone's score. The person with the highest total wins the game and is the Lord of the Fries.

The original Lord of the Fries was packaged in a 5 x 8 envelope. It came with the instructions and 66 cards. The cards were printed on pink card stock with black ink. You have to find your own dice, and all players share the same menu. Now the special edition contains a lot more and is three times the price of the cheap game.

Lord of the Fries is a cheap, fun game that is easy to learn. Cheapass games are usually sold at gaming stores. Retailers can also be found on the Cheapass Games website.