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luz
2014
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- 3–4 players
- 30–45 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 3 players
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luz is a board game released in 2014 for 3–4 players, 30–45 minutes per game, and ages 10 and up. It was designed by 新澤 大樹 (Taiki Shinzawa) and its main mechanics are Trick-taking and Predictive Bid.
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About the game
User summary ルイス (luz) is a trick taking game where players cannot see the cards they have. In this game, you must hold your cards so that their face values can be seen to other players only. The colors (suits) of cards are painted on both sides, therefore suits are known to all players, and one of the other players sorts your cards by color first, then number in ascending order. But because not all cards are dealt to the players, you cannot have complete information of your cards. With such limited information, you bid for how many tricks you will win, and try to win that many tricks or to foil the contract another player made. Publisher's summary 自分の手札の内容は自分では見ることが出来ず、ほかのプレイヤーの手札から自分の手札を推測しつつ行うという、驚きのトリックテイキングゲームです。 プレイヤーは、自分の手札でいくつのトリックを獲得できるか、予想します。 しかし、手札となるカードは、一般的なゲームとは違い、自分から見える側が裏になるように持つため、自分の手札は自分では見ることができないのです。逆に、他のプレイヤーの手札は、その内容が見えるのです。 他のプレイヤーが持つ手札から、自分の手札を推測することが大事なのですが、これだけでは、手札を推測するということは至難の業。 そこで、このゲームでは、各カードのスート（色）だけは裏からもわかるようになっているのです。 自分の手札となっているカードの色構成と、他人のカードの内容から、うまく手札を推測し、予想を的中させましょう。
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Questions and answers
luz 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 luz is 30–45 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 luz 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.
luz has a complexity rating of 2.0 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.
luz belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Trick-taking and Predictive Bid. 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 luz are: 新澤 大樹 (Taiki Shinzawa). 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 luz 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.