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Trick Dumpling
2023
Rules assistance for Trick Dumpling
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 15–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.0/5
Rules assistant for Trick Dumpling
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Trick Dumpling is a board game released in 2023 for 2–5 players, 15–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Reader on Jupiter and Anuc Kim and its main mechanics are Hand Management, Hidden Roles, and Trick-taking.
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About the game
Welcome to the kitchen of the dumpling masters, Trick Dumpling! Keeping in mind the motto "Quantity over Quality", fill your little steamer with as many dumplings as possible. Wait, that coworker next to you looks like a slacker? Well, they're rumored to be the owner's nephew, so you'd better not bother them. Well, unless they're the spy next door. Trick Dumpling differs from the usual trick-taking game in that the highest numbered cards are discarded when the total of the numbers in each suit exceeds a certain number. The reason for this is that the steamer is very small and can only hold up to 10 dumplings, as the restaurant has saved on capital expenditure. (maximum) 10 dumplings per dish! Compete with other cooks to complete the perfect dish of dumplings by reading the dynamically changing strength of the cards. But don't forget to check your secret identity. If you're the owner's nephew, or a spy snuck in from the shop next door, you won't have to work so hard on your dumplings, will you? —description from the publisher
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Questions and answers
Trick Dumpling 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 Trick Dumpling is 15–30 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 Trick Dumpling for ages 8 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.
Trick Dumpling 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.
Trick Dumpling belongs to these categories: Card Game, Humor, and Spies / Secret Agents. Its main mechanics are Hand Management, Hidden Roles, 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 Trick Dumpling are: Reader on Jupiter and Anuc Kim. 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 Trick Dumpling 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.