Tag Archives: Trick-taking

Tricks and Trumps #1: The Classics Before 1965

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Chris Wray

This is a relaunch of our long-lost trick-taking series, Tricks & Trumps. You can find the series introduction posted just before this article; I’d recommend reading it first, since it lists the methodology we used to select the games discussed … Continue reading →

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T7: A weekend of trick-taking

Posted on March 18, 2022 by xitoliv

In January, we got together to play some trick-taking games. It wasn’t the hotel we used two years ago, it was the house from the year before. I should’ve taken a picture of it the night it snowed. It looked … Continue reading →

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Cat in the Box

Posted on January 11, 2022 by xitoliv

Designer: Muneyuki Yokouchi (横内宗幸)Publisher: Ayatsurare NingyoukanPlayers: 3-4Playing Time: 30-45 minutesTimes Played: 5 on a purchased copy Cat in the Box is a trick-taking game that continues the “tradition” of untangling suits and ranks from their natural connection. When we think … Continue reading →

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Trick-taking in 2021: Reflections on the Past, Present, and Future of My Favorite Mechanic

Posted on December 17, 2021 by Chris Wray

I played Ghosts of Christmas last night. It was, simply put, one of the best trick-taking games I’ve ever played. I’m hooked. Thematically, it is a nod to the Dickensian novel A Christmas Carol. Players can play into one of … Continue reading →

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Black Hat (Review by RJ Garrison)

Posted on August 14, 2021 by RJ Garrison

Black Hat (Review by RJ Garrison) Designer: Timo Multamäki & Thomas Klausner Publisher:  Dragon Dawn Productions Players:  2-6 Playing Time:  45 minutes Ages:  10+ MSRP: $29.99 http://www.ddpgames.com You sit down at a table in the back of the coffeeshop.  Not … Continue reading →

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Let Me Off

Posted on November 26, 2020 by xitoliv

Designer: kino (@kino211)Publisher: [none](EN Rules, JP Rules)Players: 3-4Playing Time: 30-45 minutesTimes Played: Let Me Off is a trick-taking game that was originally submitted to kumagoro’s “Trick Taking Party” design competition in 2017. I’ve played a handful of the games that were … Continue reading →

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