The Lodge

The Lodge is a game about bragging, risk management, and hopefully not being caught in a lie about your abilities. It is also about shooting animals.

The game consists of several rounds, each split into a Bragging phase and a Hunting phase.

In the bragging phase, players take turns either passing or adding conditions to a common Bet. Each condition adds to the difficulty (and ridiculousness) of the Hunt. When all but one player have passed, the last player becomes the Hunter.

In the Hunting phase, the Hunter must then attempt to shoot targets placed on the floor with a plastic gun-like object, attempting to complete as many of the conditions of the Bet as possible. Many conditions make this a bit silly, as the Hunter can be forced to shoot between their legs, with a hand on their head, while singing, or similar.
Players may gain Bragging Rights (points) by fulfilling bets, shooting impressive targets or by guessing the outcomes of the hunt correctly. The player with the most Bragging Rights at the end of the game is the winner.

You will like this game if:

• You like assessing risk, much like in games like “Welcome to the dungeon” and “Sherif of Nottingham”
• You like games with a dexterity element, like “Rampage” or “Flick ‘em Up”
• You like games where players are forced to do a combination of silly things, like lying on the floor, shooting with their eyes closed or while standing on one leg.
• You like games with a lot of social interaction, like “Love letter” or “Spyfall”

Please note that the game contains an element of physical activity, and may require you to sit/lie on the floor and shoot accurately at a target. While most people should have no issues, people with limited mobility might not find this fun.