2008Katharine Chapman
- Videos
- 41
- Creators
- 27
2 - 5 players15 minLight weight

2020Ryan Wallace
From BoardGameGeek
Cactus Game is a quick, interactive card game where players compete to collect the most Point cards by assembling sets of cactus characters and using action cards to disrupt their opponents. With simple rules and lively player interaction, it offers a mix of strategy, timing, and luck. On your turn, you may play cards until you either gain a Point card or draw a card, which immediately ends your turn. Players score points by playing sets of three matching Character cards, with stronger characters earning more points, and Wild cards helping complete sets. Action cards add variety by allowing players to steal cards or points, swap hands, or block actions with well-timed "Stop" cards. The game ends as soon as a player reaches the required number of Point cards based on the number of players. That player wins immediately. -description from the publisher
Cactus Game has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 how-to-play guide and 1 unboxing. They date from 2025 to September 2026.
If you like it, try Monopoly Deal Card Game, Unstable Unicorns, Guillotine or Doomlings, which share several of its mechanics.
2008Katharine Chapman
2 - 5 players15 minLight weight
2017Ramy Badie
2 - 8 players30 - 60 minLight weight
2022Justus Meyer, Andrew Meyer (I)
2 - 6 players20 - 45 minLight weight
From BoardGameGeek:
Cactus Game is a quick, interactive card game where players compete to collect the most Point cards by assembling sets of cactus characters and using action cards to disrupt their opponents. With simple rules and lively player interaction, it offers a mix of strategy, timing, and luck. On your turn, you may play cards until you either gain a Point card or draw a card, which immediately ends your turn. Players score points by playing sets of three matching Character cards, with stronger characters earning more points, and Wild cards helping complete sets. Action cards add variety by allowing players to steal cards or points, swap hands, or block actions with well-timed "Stop" cards. The game ends as soon as a player reaches the required number of Point cards based on the number of players. That player wins immediately. -description from the publisher
Designer
Ryan Wallace
Publisher
Self-published
Categories
Mechanics