Criticism
The most common criticism of Killer Bunnies is that the game is ultimately a lottery, with the winner being determined by the random choosing of the Magic Carrot, which is set at the start of the game. Because of this, a player consistently outclassed through the game can still win as long as a single bunny and a single carrot card is retained. Fans of Killer Bunnies contend that this random element keeps the game exciting even when one player's early card draws leave him in a poor position. It also allows less skilled or serious players to enjoy a game against more experienced players. Others have complained about the complexity of Killer Bunnies, especially with the booster packs added to the game.
There are, however, alternate rules that allow for a non-random endgame. Points are assigned for each Carrot that a player has acquired, and the "Magic Carrot" is worth a slightly higher point value. This way, a player with only the Magic Carrot can still be beaten by a player that has dominated the game with collecting many Carrots.
Read more about this topic: Killer Bunnies And The Quest For The Magic Carrot
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