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Some 'R' Set
1913
Rules assistance for Some 'R' Set
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–6 players
- 60 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.4/5
Rules assistant for Some 'R' Set
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Some 'R' Set is a board game released in 1913 for 2–6 players, 60 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Arthur J. Hodges and its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Memory, and Deduction.
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About the game
Double Some 'R' Set is a trick-taking game that uses a unique deck of fifty cards. The card suits are fractions (ex. 1/2, 10/12, 5/6, 3/8, etc.) with the mid-cards (6/12, 5/10) being worth extra points. Double Some'R'Set is best played with partners as in Spades. The object is to bid on how many points you and your partner will take. There are 24 available points: 12 from the available tricks and 12 from available points. Bidding goes around the table once where the players bid for the two-card blind. High bid takes the blind and decides which suit (fraction set) will be trump. as in many trick taking games, and if you make your hand, you get the points; if you do not, you are set, hence the name: Some "r" set. In 2019, The Levi Game Company re-issued this design, adopting the Some 'R' Set and selling the previously titled game Some 'R' Set — that is, the 28-card version of the game — as Single Some 'R' Set.
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- Parker Brothers
- Some"R"Set Card Co.
- KC Kards
- The Levi Game Company
Questions and answers
Some 'R' Set supports 2–6 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 Some 'R' Set is 60 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 Some 'R' Set for ages 13 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.
Some 'R' Set has a complexity rating of 2.4 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.
Some 'R' Set belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Auction / Bidding, Memory, and Deduction. 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 Some 'R' Set are: Arthur J. Hodges. 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 Some 'R' Set 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.