Henchman

A light card game with a modified deck-building system, set in the workplace of an Evil Overlord seeking a new henchman. Players choose minion characters with different skills, then build their decks before the game begins. Each round, one player acts as the Minion in Charge, assigning tasks and managing time while other minions use their skills to complete them. Successful tasks earn points, abilities, and reputation, while failed or neglected tasks increase the Overlord’s annoyance. Players negotiate, cooperate, and undermine one another as they compete to become the next Minion in Charge. The player with the most reputation when the tasks run out wins.

Players: 2–6 best 6
Playing time: 30–60 min
Age: 10+