Learn The Language Of Flowers In Tussie Mussie

June 5, 2019 by cassn

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Flowers are always a welcome gift - or are they? Did you know you can make a 'spite' bouquet? Learn the art of flipping someone off with flowers in the latest pocket game from Button Shy!

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From designer Elizabeth Hargrave (Wingspan), Tussie Mussie is a game based on the Victorian language of flowers. A tussie mussie was a small bouquet frequently gifted among Victorians and, depending on the flowers it contained, often used to convey coded messages.

Have you recently received a gorgeous arrangement of red poppies, oleanders, and anemones? I'd get to a doctor fast - especially if it hurts to pee.

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For those of us not rapidly googling symptoms, Tussie Mussie is a fun card drafting game which scores points based on the combinations of different flowers in your bouquet. Each card is beautifully illustrated by Beth Sobel and, although the mechanic sounds simple, the innovative 'I-Split-You-Choose' drafting mechanic provides interesting options for strategic planning.

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Tussie Mussie is game #52 in Button Shy's wallet-sized game designs which offer small, affordable, strategic gaming experience, and won the 2018 GenCan't Game Design Contest. There's even a print-and-play for anyone who wants to try Tussie Mussie before they buy.

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The Kickstarter is fully funded and only has a few days remaining, so pin that celandine to your lapel and check out Tussie Mussie now!

It annoys me that guys never get asked, so tell me: what is your favourite flower? Let us know below!

"Beautifully illustrated!"

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