
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,583
- BGG rating
- 6.7
Prey
- 3–4 players
- 20–30 min
- Complexity 1.1/5
- 2024

2023
Rules assistance for double side play
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.

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double side play is a board game released in 2023 for 3–4 players, 20 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Toru Ii and its main mechanics are Trick-taking.
A trick taking game where each card has 2 numbers, one black and one white, that have a difference of 6 (e.g. 1 and 7). Players must follow suit if they can. The first six tricks are player with the black numbers and the last six with the white numbers. Players are assigned a series of bids to hit during the course of the game. The first player to hit one of their bid options two times wins.
double side play supports 3–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for double side play is 20 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists double side play for ages 10 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
double side play belongs to these categories: Card Game and Number. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of double side play are: Toru Ii. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists double side play as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.