You know those classic trick-taking games where you always chase the highest card? Forget all that, because in Bad Queens Allowed, the logic is flipped and your brain will start to loop! Here, the most powerful cards are the ones that score the fewest points, while the weakest cards are the ones that actually lead you to victory. It's the kind of mental challenge where you have to plan how to 'lose' with style to end up winning the match.

The game revolves around an interesting trump system. Once the trump suit is named, the three remaining Queens become the infamous 'Bad Queens.' The genius detail is that these Queens, along with the rest of the trump suit, can be played at any time, regardless of which suit led the round. In other words: no matter what's happening on the table, Bad Queens are always allowed to enter the fray and mess up your opponent's plans.

Originally, the designer created the experience to be used with Sean Ross's Trifle deck, but the good news is that you don't need anything exotic to start playing; a standard deck of cards works perfectly. The game is, in fact, a reimagining of Vidrasso, also by Ross, but with fine-tuning that transforms the experience into something unique. It's a fast, tense, and twist-filled tactical duel, ideal for those who enjoy competitive card games that stray from the norm. If you love the tension of trying to predict your opponent's hand while managing mathematical risks, this is for you. Get ready to question everything you know about card hierarchy and master the art of playing poorly to win!