- BGG rating
- 8.2
TRICKTAKERs: Expansion Set
- 2–5 players
- 30–40 min
- Complexity 2.8/5
- 2021
- BGG rank
- BGG #3,639
- BGG rating
- 7.4
TRICKTAKERs
2021
Rules assistance for TRICKTAKERs
Plain-language explanations of turns, card effects and disputed situations, with official source references and saved question history.
- 2–5 players
- 30–40 min
- 10+
- Complexity 2.8/5
For 2 players
Rules assistant for TRICKTAKERs
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TRICKTAKERs is a board game released in 2021 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, Hand Management, and Open Drafting.
Expansions
- BGG rating
- 7.9
TRICKTAKERs Little
- 2–5 players
- 30–40 min
- Complexity 3.2/5
- 2022
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About the game
TRICKTAKERs is a...trick-taking game featuring role selection. After being dealt a hand of cards, the players choose from various characters (such as King or Gambler) that change how they will participate in the game. The basic game consists of three rounds of trick-taking, and the winner will be the person that wins the most tricks in two of the three rounds. Alternatively, if no one achieves that condition, if a player has taken no tricks in all three rounds, they will be the winner. The game also features a higher priority victory condition and a lower one. Each character in the game grants the player a special "immediate victory" condition that could be achieved. The characters also give the players ways to earn points, and this is the lowest tier of victory determination: who has the most points. For example, the "Gambler" can discard cards from the initial hand to draw replacements, and will bid for how many tricks they take, possibly granting them extra points if successful. The "Resistance" has the potential to cause a revolution which reverses the strength of the ranks, and earns more points if they can win tricks with what would normally be the "high" cards.
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Publishers
- MTS Games
- Portland Game Collective
- Joyple Games
Questions and answers
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 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 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.
TRICKTAKERs has a complexity rating of 2.8 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.
TRICKTAKERs belongs to these categories: Card Game. Its main mechanics are Variable Player Powers, Hand Management, and Open Drafting. 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 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 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.