Throw Throw Burrito: Rules, Strategies, and Epic Battles

Calling all families, friends, and burrito enthusiasts! Forget quiet game nights – Throw Throw Burrito is here to inject some chaotic fun into your gatherings! If you love the fast-paced, card-drafting fun of games like Sushi Go! but crave an added dash of dodgeball mayhem, then Throw Throw Burrito is for you. This unique game combines the thrill of collecting matching sets with the unexpected adrenaline rush of dodging flying burritos. Whether you’re a new player looking for a quick start guide or a seasoned burrito-wielder aiming to settle a rule debate, this comprehensive guide has you covered. Get ready to learn the ropes, discover winning tactics, and unleash your inner burrito warrior!

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Setting Up the Game

Setting Up Throw Throw Burrito Card Game

Before you unleash the burrito-fueled chaos of Throw Throw Burrito, let’s get your game set up and ready to roll:

What’s in the Box? Game Components:

120 Cards: This is where the action happens! You’ll find sets of matching cards, as well as the game-changing Brawl, War, and Duel cards.
2 Burritos: These soft and squishy projectiles are the stars of the show. Get ready to throw (and dodge)!
6 Burrito Bruises: These tokens represent the “glory” of getting hit by a burrito.
1 Fear Me Badge: The coveted prize for the round winner – wear it with pride (and maybe a helmet)!

Setting Up the Table:

The Card Deck: Shuffle all 120 cards thoroughly and place them face down in the center of the table.
Community Piles: Split the deck into two roughly equal piles, leaving them face down. These are your Community Piles, where players will draw from if their Personal Draw Piles run out.
Burrito Central: Place those glorious burritos next to the Community Piles, ready for action!
Bruise Pile: Stack the Burrito Bruises nearby – you never know when you’ll need one (or six).

Dealing Cards:

Equal Opportunity Burrito-ing: Deal approximately 15 cards face down to each player. Don’t worry about being exact; close enough is good enough in this game!
Your Personal Stash: Each player places their stack of cards to their right. This is their Personal Draw Pile.
Ready to Rumble: Everyone takes the top five cards from their Personal Draw Pile and peeks at them secretly. Keep those cards hidden from your opponents!

Now that you’ve prepped your burritos and strategically placed your cards, it’s time to dive into the fast-paced action of Throw Throw Burrito!

How to Play Throw Throw Burrito

Ready for action? The goal of Throw Throw Burrito is to become the ultimate burrito-wielding champion, but here’s the twist: there are no turns! Get ready for some fast-paced fun as everyone plays at the same time.

The Name of the Game: Winning with Points

Two Rounds to Victory: Be the player with the most points at the end of two rounds to claim the title of Throw Throw Burrito champion.
Points Mean Prizes (Well, Not Really, But You Get Bragging Rights): You’ll earn points by collecting sets of cards and avoiding getting hit by those flying burritos (ouch!).

Ready, Set, GO! Simultaneous Gameplay

Throw Throw Burrito keeps you on your toes because everyone plays at the same time! You’ll be juggling these actions simultaneously:

Discarding: If you have more than five cards in your hand, choose one and pass it face down to the player on your left.
Drawing: Immediately draw a card from your Personal Draw Pile to keep your hand at five cards.
Going for the Match: Try to collect sets of three cards that show the same adorable animal or delicious-looking food.

Card Sets: Your Path to Victory

Three of a Kind: Gather three cards that match (like three adorable otters or three tempting tacos), and you’ve got yourself a set!
Claim Your Points: Place your set of three face up in front of you. This is your Score Pile, and it shows everyone how awesome you are at finding matches.
One Point Per Set: Each set is worth one point, so gather as many as you can!

When Your Draw Pile Runs Dry: The Community Pile

Out of Cards? If you run out of cards in your Personal Draw Pile, you can draw from either of the face-down Community Piles in the center of the table.
Back to Base: Once your Personal Draw Pile has cards again, you must resume drawing from there.

This is just the tip of the burrito! The real excitement comes when you collect special cards that trigger epic burrito battles!

The Battles

Hold on to your sombreros, folks, because this is where Throw Throw Burrito transforms from a card game into a laugh-out-loud, burrito-hurling frenzy! Get those throwing arms ready!

Three Ways to Battle:

Throw Throw Burrito features three exciting battle types:

1. Brawl: Head-to-Head Burrito Mayhem

How to Trigger a Brawl: Collect three matching Brawl cards (look for the pink or green background).
Sound the Alarm: Yell “Burrito Brawl!” to signal the start of the battle (and strike fear into the hearts of your opponents).
Burrito Face-Off: The players to your left and right must immediately grab a burrito and try to bean each other! First one hit loses!

Pro Gamer Move: If you can catch the burrito thrown at you, your opponent loses, and you achieve legendary burrito-catching status! But, be warned! If your burrito bounces off, say, a strategically placed houseplant, before hitting your opponent, it’s a miss.

2. War: All-Out Burrito Warfare!

How to Trigger a War: Collect three matching War cards (they have a fiery orange background).
Sound the Alarm: Shout “Burrito War!” (because who doesn’t love a good war cry?) and take cover!
Every Burrito for Themselves: Everyone at the table (except you, lucky duck) tries to grab a burrito and tag anyone else. It’s a wild foam-flinging free-for-all!
First Bruise Ends It: The first player to get hit by a burrito earns a Burrito Bruise and is out of the battle.

Remember: What happens in a Burrito War stays in a Burrito War (unless someone films it, then it’s going viral).

3. Duel: The Strategic Showdown

How to Trigger a Duel: Play those powerful Duel cards – you’ll need three that match (with a cool brown background).
Choose Your Opponent Wisely: Pick any two players to face off in the duel, even yourself if you’re feeling daring (or foolish).
Back-to-Back Standoff: The duelists stand back-to-back, each armed with a burrito.
The Countdown: Both players chant in unison, “3, 2, 1, Burrito!” taking a step forward with each number.
Burrito in the Face! On “Burrito!” both players spin around and fling their burritos! The first one hit gets a Burrito Bruise and suffers the indignity of defeat.

Think Fast, Think Strategically: In a Duel, timing is everything. Try to anticipate your opponent’s moves. Will they go for a quick draw or try to psych you out?

Don’t Be a Burrito Rule Breaker:

False Alarm: Declare a battle without the matching cards? You lose! Always double-check those cards!
Grabby Hands: Grabbing a burrito when you’re not in an official battle? Automatic loss! Keep those burrito-grabbing impulses in check.

Play smart, dodge faster, and may the burrito odds be ever in your favor!

Advanced Burrito Battle Strategies

So you’ve mastered the basics of Throw Throw Burrito, but are you ready to ascend to the burrito hall of fame? These battle-tested strategies will help you outmaneuver your opponents, rack up points, and maybe even avoid a few Burrito Bruises along the way.

Become a Burrito-Dodging Mastermind

It takes more than just a strong throwing arm to win a burrito battle. Here’s how to outsmart and outmaneuver your competition:

Defensive Maneuvers: Dodge, Duck, Dip, Dive, and… Use a Pillow?

Channel Your Inner Ninja: Swift reflexes are your best friend in the burrito battle arena. Don’t be afraid to duck, dive, dodge, and weave like you’re dodging laser beams (or flying food).
Seek Strategic Cover: Turn your living room into a burrito obstacle course! Use furniture to your advantage – a sturdy couch, a well-placed armchair, or even a strategically positioned houseplant can provide valuable cover from incoming burritos.
The Art of the Burrito Block: Feeling brave? If you’re quick enough (and have nerves of steel), you can use one burrito to deflect another! This high-risk maneuver can lead to epic saves (and legendary game night stories).

Offensive Tactics: Precision, Timing, and a Little Mind Control

A Hit Is a Hit (No Matter How It Gets There): As long as your burrito makes contact with your opponent first, it’s a point for you! It doesn’t matter if it bounces off the ceiling fan, ricochets off Uncle Steve’s forehead (sorry, Steve!), or takes a scenic tour of the room before finding its target.
Don’t Be a Burrito Hazard: Aim for your opponent, not grandma’s prized vase. Hitting someone who isn’t actively involved in the battle is a miss—and a faux pas of epic proportions.

Mastering the Duel: Mind Games and Burrito Ballet

The Fake-Out: As you’re counting down for a Duel, pretend you’re about to throw the burrito, then hold back at the last second. Your opponent might just flinch, giving you the perfect opportunity to unleash your burrito fury!
The Stare Down: Maintain unwavering eye contact with your opponent throughout the entire Duel countdown. Channel your inner Clint Eastwood and make them sweat!
The Trash Talk (But Keep It Friendly, Folks): A little lighthearted trash talk can add to the fun. Try lines like “Nice try, but my grandma throws harder!” or “You’re going down faster than a plate of nachos at a Super Bowl party!” Just keep it playful and avoid hurting any burrito-loving feelings.

Remember: The goal is to win the game, not just win the battle. Sometimes, the most strategic move is to avoid a confrontation altogether, especially if it means protecting your hard-earned points or conserving your burrito-dodging energy for a more opportune moment!

Game End and Winning

The burritos have been thrown, the dust has settled (hopefully not on your nachos), and now it’s time to crown a Throw Throw Burrito champion! But hold on – it takes winning TWO rounds to achieve ultimate burrito glory. Here’s how it all goes down:

Round End: The Final Burrito Bruise

Round One Finale: The first round ends when the last Burrito Bruise token has been claimed.
Round Two: Same Deal, Higher Stakes: Just like round one, the second round comes to a close when those Burrito Bruises are all gone.

Calculating the Score: Every Point Counts (Even the Negative Ones)

Time to tally up those points and see who reigns supreme!

Set Score: Gather up your Score Pile and count those matching card sets! Each set is worth 1 point.
Battle Card Bonus: Remember those epic Brawl, War, and Duel cards? They’re not just for starting food fights! A matching set of those bad boys is worth 2 points!
Burrito Bruise Blues: Now for the bad news…each Burrito Bruise you earned (or, let’s be honest, had thrust upon you) is worth -1 point.
The Grand Total: Add your set points and your Battle Card points, then subtract your Burrito Bruise points to calculate your final score.

The Coveted Fear Me Badge: Power, Glory, and a Target on Your Back

Round One Victor: The player with the highest score at the end of the first round claims the mighty Fear Me Badge! Wear it proudly, but be warned – it makes you a prime target for burrito attacks in round two.
Round Two Challenge: The Fear Me Badge holder keeps their title (and target) for round two. Will they be able to defend their burrito dominance?

What if It’s a Tie?

Two-Player Showdown: If two players are tied at the end of a round, there’s only one way to settle the score – a dramatic Burrito Duel! May the best burrito-wielder win!
Multi-Player Mayhem: If three or more players are tied, things get really wild. Shuffle the entire card deck, and flip cards one by one until a War card is revealed. Then it’s an all-out Burrito War! Last burrito warrior standing wins!

The Ultimate Burrito Champion: Claiming Your Rightful Place in Burrito History

Victory is Sweet (and Slightly Spicy): If you win round two while wearing the Fear Me Badge, congratulations! You are the reigning Throw Throw Burrito champion!
Second Round Upset: If another player wins the second round, they have the honor (and the pressure) of challenging the Fear Me Badge holder to a final, epic Burrito Duel!

May the best burrito-slinger claim victory and bask in the glory (and maybe a little salsa) of being the ultimate Throw Throw Burrito champion!

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