WHAT IS GOING ON HERE?
GROOSUM TOOSUMS is a judge-based subjective card matching game for all ages. Perfect for parties and casual hangs with family and friends. 3-10 players.
It starts when a judge draws a card from the draw pile. The judge then decides who that creature is looking for. It could be their best friend, worst enemy, sibling, boo, boss… any way that two beings might know each other.
The other players look through their hands and choose their candidate and reasoning. Then everyone takes turns presenting their cards and their cases.
Some players will try to build an emotion connection...
Some players will try to play to the judge's tastes...
And some players will weave epic tales...
Then the judge picks their favorite.
Then winner gets a point and is the judge for the next round.
WHAT'S IN THE BOX?
Each GROOSUM TOOSUMS deck includes 50 character cards (illustrated by my very hand) and two 2 blank cards. Draw your own critters! Make your deck yours and one of a kind. You'll also find two cards that give you rules & info, a card where you can log victories, and a secret prize (okay, it’s a cut and fold figurine)!
You are all beautiful and perfect just the way that you are.
WAIT. TWO DECKS? WHICH SHOULD I GET?
I’m releasing GROOSUM TOOSUMS in multiple volumes over time. Ees for fun. I hesitate to number the volumes, because I don’t want to play favorites (or firsts). So, at the moment, there are two decks. HELLOOOO! and TOO GROOSUM! The game can be played with either deck or both decks mixed together. And when the third volume comes out (I’m also scheming on some fun bonus packs), mix it on in!
WHO ARE YOU?
I’m Travis Nichols. I’m the author and illustrator of a tidy heap of books, comics, and games for kids and post-kids. Books o’mine have been published by Random House, Chronicle, and Macmillan. I’m also the creator of The HECKADECK, which was Kickstarted in 2016 and licensed by Chronicle. I love making stuff that inspires and enables creativity and storytelling. Your support is supes preeshed!
About the printer: Shuffled Ink and I go way, way back. My very first deck of cards (The HECKADECK) was printed meticulously and beautifully by those wonderful so-and-sos in 2016. I’m truly excited to partner with them again for GROOSUM TOOSUMS. These cards are 310gsm stock (like in casinos) with a linen finish. Each deck is packed in a matte-finished tuck box. They feel GOOOOOOD. Printed in the USA. Thanks, Shuffled Ink!
Shout out to the pals who came over to play GROOSUM TOOSUMS for the video! Chang! Will! Mike and Simone!