Feeling a deeper kinship with the Earth and its inhabitants.
A character who can tap into the "Morphogenetic Field," allowing him to take on the abilities of any animal, from the strength of a rhino to the flight of a bird. His stories often delve into environmentalism and the ethics of how humans treat other species.
Why are we so drawn to these figures? Psychologically, the "animal man" represents the —the part of the psyche related to basic needs and drives. By projecting ourselves onto animal figures, we can explore: Freedom: Escaping the rigid rules of society.
The "xxx" aspect in this context often refers to the high-intensity, expressive artwork and performance (fursuiting) that allows individuals to explore different facets of their personality in a safe, imaginative space. It’s a subculture built on inclusivity and the celebration of the "inner beast" in a creative, social way. The Psychology of the "Animal" Persona
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At the start of your turn, draw one card from the shared draw pile.
Once the draw pile is empty, no more cards may be drawn by any means. Animal men xxx
When the draw pile is empty, Base cards become normal cards (but they cannot be looked at before being flipped)! Feeling a deeper kinship with the Earth and its inhabitants
Feeling a deeper kinship with the Earth and its inhabitants.
A character who can tap into the "Morphogenetic Field," allowing him to take on the abilities of any animal, from the strength of a rhino to the flight of a bird. His stories often delve into environmentalism and the ethics of how humans treat other species.
Why are we so drawn to these figures? Psychologically, the "animal man" represents the —the part of the psyche related to basic needs and drives. By projecting ourselves onto animal figures, we can explore: Freedom: Escaping the rigid rules of society.
The "xxx" aspect in this context often refers to the high-intensity, expressive artwork and performance (fursuiting) that allows individuals to explore different facets of their personality in a safe, imaginative space. It’s a subculture built on inclusivity and the celebration of the "inner beast" in a creative, social way. The Psychology of the "Animal" Persona
Remove sixteen cards from the deck during setup.
Do not remove any cards from the deck during setup.
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Duel 52 was created by Judd Madden and Nina Riddell on our honeymoon in 2017. It has been through countless iterations and balance changes since then. We are sharing it with the world as a free game you can play anywhere with a standard deck of cards. We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!
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Thanks to all our playtesters: Daniel Jolly, Thomas Jolly, Chris Newey, Daniel Frawley, Raffaella Liquori, Tim Collie, Georgia Suidgeest, Vivian Riddell, Maree Moloney, Rohan Porteous, Sarah Bartley, Tobias Madden, Vicki Madden, Luke Phelan, Bevan Sly.
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Two Player
Standard Deck
25 Minute Games
