- BGG rank
- BGG #3,639
- BGG rating
- 7.4
TRICKTAKERs
- 2–5 players
- 30–40 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #5,125
- BGG rating
- 7.4
KINGs: TRICKTAKERs
2023
Rules assistance for KINGs: TRICKTAKERs
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- 2–5 players
- 30–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.7/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for KINGs: TRICKTAKERs
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KINGs: TRICKTAKERs is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 30–40 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by Hiroken and its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Open Drafting, and Trick-taking.
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About the game
In KINGs, players will draft their party of cute characters, each with a unique ability, and compete against the other players to be crowned the "True TrickTaker"! The game consists of 3 rounds. Each player will draft their party. In addition to the King, Queen, and Jack, you will draft 3 other characters to form your party. After 5 cards are dealt, each player will organize their party that will be used for that round. Of the 3 characters, 2 characters are used on the front side and 1 character is used on the back side. The back of the character is a bid (predict how many times you will win). 5 tricks are played, using must follow rules, with the exception of a few cards. After completing 5 tricks, points will be awarded according to bids made as well as any character abilities. In round 3, you can make 1-2 bids. At this time, you can also use the jack as a bid. After 3 rounds, the player with the most points wins the game.
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- Hobby World
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Questions and answers
KINGs: TRICKTAKERs supports 2–5 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 KINGs: TRICKTAKERs is 30–40 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 KINGs: TRICKTAKERs 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.
KINGs: TRICKTAKERs has a complexity rating of 2.7 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
KINGs: TRICKTAKERs belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Open Drafting, and 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 KINGs: TRICKTAKERs are: Hiroken. 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 KINGs: TRICKTAKERs 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.