LAMA by Reiner Knizia

Finally, the popular card game with a devoted following is now available as a mobile app. The game is called "LAMA" and it's all about avoiding negative points. The goal is to get rid of all your cards without collecting any chips. You can either play it safe and pass, or take a risk and draw a card. The winner is the one who can casually avoid the most negative points.

The game is based on the award-winning card game by Reiner Knizia and is known for its simple rules and enjoyable gameplay. Each player starts with six cards and takes turns playing a card that is equal to or higher than the top card on the discard pile. You can also choose to draw a card or pass, which means you fold for that round. The round ends when one player discards all their cards or all players have passed. Any remaining cards in a player's hand or cards they still have after passing will result in negative points in the form of chips. However, if a player manages to get rid of all their cards, they can exchange a 1 or 10 chip for a new card. The game continues for several rounds until one player has the fewest negative points and is declared the winner.

But the app offers even more than just the basic game. It also includes two spin-offs, "LAMA Party Edition" and "LAMA Dice," which follow the same simple rules but add new elements for even more variety. You can play all three modes with up to five AI opponents or with friends and family through the Pass & Play feature. You can even mix and match the different modes in one game.

As a special bonus, the app also features a solo mode for "LAMA Dice" that is a world premiere. This mode offers a unique challenge to achieve the best possible score. However, to unlock the highest level and compete for the top spot on the global high score list, players must first achieve good results in the previous levels.

Some highlights of the app include the fact that it offers three games in one, with four different game modes and separate scores for each. There are also single-player challenges in three difficulty levels and weekly high score lists for all four game modes where players can compete with others from around the world. Additionally, players can collect achievements as they play.

The game has received recognition and awards, including being nominated for Game of the Year in 2019 and winning the 2020 GamesExpo Award in the "best children's game" category. With its simple rules, fun gameplay, and various game modes, "LAMA" is sure to provide hours of entertainment for players of all ages.