Greedy Goose

Flip cards for snacks, but stop before greed costs you everything.

πŸ‘₯ 2–6 players⏱ approx. 20 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #22,425

Who it's for

Great for players who enjoy quick, tense push-your-luck games with a light steal-and-punish edge.

Not for you if…

Skip it if you dislike having your progress undone by luck β€” a bad flip or a well-timed steal can set you back fast.

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Vibe's take

Snappy and nerve-wracking β€” the constant temptation to flip one more card, paired with the ever-present risk of a costly match, keeps tension high in short bursts.

About this game

Greedy Goose is a push-your-luck grab for snacks: face-down cards spread across the table, and on your turn you flip them one by one, hoping not to reveal a matching pair. Turn up two identical cards and your turn ends immediately, forcing you to take everything face-up into your hand β€” but hold too many of one type and you're forced to discard them all. Action cards let you steal from or dump cards onto opponents along the way.

push-your-luck card flippingsteal-or-give action cardshold-limit discard penalty
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 3–6

Duration

20 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.0 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #22,425

43 ratings

Published

2026