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Minimum age:
(official)
10 years
 
     
Rating:
(average)
8.5 
Year: 1999 
Publishers:
Rio Grande Games
Doris & Frank
 

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UserRatingMin. AgeAdults TooComment
ef106Yes  
christiankilloran86Yes Some kind of card holder may be required for very young players, especially in a small (3-4 player) game. Kids seem to love the theme and quickly learn what it takes to play well. Seven player capacity allows visiting families to join in!
Ed the Red85Yes My kids enjoy this and often ask to play it. There is genuine delight when they produce a cunning play, and they have certainly learned plenty of tactics (when to pass even if you could go, for example) which are quite sophisticated. The artwork is very nice, and the rules clear and straightforward (though we never play with the advanced partnership rules, it's everyone for themself in our house!). The only downside is that the starting hand size is quite large (in theory you play with all the cards, we usually start with 12 each irrespective of the number of players) and can be difficult to manage for small hands. But recommended if you can get hold of it.
Thies85Yes Kids love the artwork. I second the recommendation for a card holder for younger kids playing in small (3-4) player games. Rules are easy to grasp and gameplay is brisk enough that everyone stays engaged.