Take That Mechanic in Boardgames
What is the Take That Mechanic?
The Take That mechanic is prevalent in many board and card games, defined by direct player interaction that allows one player to negatively affect another's game state.
Characteristics of Take That Games
- Direct Conflict: Players engage in actions that specifically target and hinder opponents.
- Retribution and Defense: Moves can often be countered or avenged, leading to a back-and-forth dynamic.
- Simple Rules: The mechanic usually involves straightforward rules, making these games easily accessible.
- Luck and Chance: Often relies on drawing the right card or rolling the right number to execute an attack.
Impact on Gameplay
- Dynamics: Leads to a more confrontational and interactive playing experience.
- Strategy: Introduces an element of risk assessment in both offensive and defensive plays.
- Pacing: Can create sudden swings in a player's fortunes, influencing the game's momentum.
Examples of Take That Games
- Uno: Utilizes cards that force opponents to draw additional cards or skip turns.
- Munchkin: Players can cast curses or monsters on others to stall their progress.
- Bang!: A Wild West-themed game where players can directly shoot their rivals.
Reception
- Mixed Feelings: Some players relish the cutthroat element, while others prefer less aggressive interaction.
- Social Aspect: Can lead to laughter and storytelling but may also cause tension.
Conclusion
Take That mechanics add a level of player engagement and competitive edge to gameplay, offering a distinct style of play that can both enliven and polarize gaming groups.
Take That and Open Drafting games
Take That games published by Cryptozoic Entertainment

Master of Orion: The Board Game will take you into the epic world of the legendary strategy video game. You will lead one of the mighty races that face each other in a grand space struggle. Your actions will determine the fate of the sneaky Darloks, ...
Master of Orion
$35.00
$22.00

Embark on a wild ride through a fantastical arena where wizards duel in an outrageous card game full of zany spells and unpredictable action. The game is designed for witty adults who enjoy a mix of strategy and luck, with a playtime of roughly 45 minutes...
Epic Spell Wars of the Battle Wizards: Annihilageddon 2 - Xtreme Nacho Legends
$44.99
$35.99
Strategy Game with Take That
Card Game with Take That
Take That games published by Asmodee
Miniatures themed games with Take That
Take That games published by Mattel, Inc.

UNO Flex!
-23%
$6.49
$5.00
UNO Flex Card Game is based on the UNO Card Game players know and love, but with a flexible attitude. Special cards let players change a card color to make a match -- a Red 4 can become a Green 4 in one flex. Power Cards and Flex Action Cards add even...
mixed, 52%
7 y/o +
2 to 8 players
30 minutes
Relaxed
Card Game
Hand Management
Matching
Take That
Take That and Shedding / Stops games

Make It Your Game!Blank is the fast and fun interactive game you customize with every win! Players match colors and numbers using cards in their hands. Play all your cards to win the game, then make your mark by writing a new Game Effect or Rule Card...
Blank
$14.99
$5.00

A fast, fun, and easy-to-learn card game with amazing squirrel art. Players battle to get the lowest score each round by getting rid of their cards. Push, Skip, and Wild Cards wreak havoc on you and your opponents! Use the powerful Squirrel Cards to...
Squirrels - The Card Game
$18.95
Take That and Set Collection games
Take That games developed by Robert Dougherty
Take That games published by Wise Wizard Games
Team-Based Game with Take That
Take That games published by Popcorn Games
Take That games published by Elznir Games

Tanuki
-43%
$20.99
$12.00
Tanuki is a fast-paced and scrappy "take that" game with Samurais, Geishas, Ninjas, and lots of cute furry things. Players race to cultivate the most productive bamboo garden and all shots are allowed to achieve it.Will you try and get revenge or stay...
mixed, 69%
7 y/o +
3 to 6 players
20 minutes
Light
Card Game
Fantasy
Tableau Building
Take That
Take That games published by uplay.it edizioni

Mount Olympus, the home of the gods - your biggest desire. With your heroes by your side, you're ready for the decisive duel. Can you defeat your opponent and conquer Mount Olympus? Mechanisms:• Hand Management 60 Hero Cards 24 Soldier Cards 12 Equipment...
Fight for Olympus
$29.99
$21.00

The Gloom: Unhappy Homes expansion adds one player and 55 cards to the game. In the Gloom card game, you make your eccentric family of misfits suffer the greatest tragedies possible before helping them pass on to the well-deserved respite of death. ...
Gloom - Unhappy Homes (2nd Edition)
$15.95
Take That games published by Portal Games
Folklore themed games with Take That

Characters you love - in this asymmetric style of game play, Each Disney villain has their own objectives and goals. Once you've figured out The best way to play as one Disney villain, try to solve another! You have 3 different Disney villains to choose...
Disney Villainous: Perfectly Wretched Expansion
$69.01

Which Villain Are You?Take on the role of a Disney Villain striving to achieve your devious objective. Discover unique abilities while dealing twists of fate to your opponents! Who will triumph in this contest of sinister powers?To win as Gaston, players...
Disney Villainous: Despicable Plots
$29.99