- BGG rank
- BGG #12,467
- BGG rating
- 7.0
Trickadee
2025
Rules assistance for Trickadee
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 3–5 players
- 20–40 min
- 13+
- Complexity 2.0/5
For 3 players
Rules assistant for Trickadee
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Trickadee is a board game released in 2025 for 3–5 players, 20–40 minutes per game, and ages 13 and up. It was designed by Rob Newton and its main mechanics are Set Collection and Trick-taking.
About the game
Trickadee is a clever trick-taking game where sometimes you win by coming in last. Play birds to the feeder and collect them into flocks. Cleverly play the right birds to come in first, third, or last place to gain abilities that allow you to make better flocks. —description from the designer
Mechanics
Designers
Publishers
- Coin Flip Games
Questions and answers
Trickadee supports 3–5 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 Trickadee is 20–40 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 Trickadee 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.
Trickadee 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.
Trickadee belongs to these categories: Card Game and Animals. Its main mechanics are Set Collection 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 Trickadee are: Rob Newton. 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 Trickadee 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.