Mechanic · Ladder Climbing

In this mechanic, the goal is to play cards of a specific type (like cards of a suit or value) in an ascending or descending sequence, as if 'climbing a ladder'. The first player to get rid of all their cards usually wins the round. It's common in card games like 'President' or 'Tichu'.

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Board game · 2025

group 2–5 · best 4 schedule 15–20 min psychology Weight 1.5/5

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7.2 RATING BGG

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Game	Year	Players	Duration	Tags	Ludo	BGG
SCOUT Weight 1.4/58,6 Ludo7.8 BGG	2019	2–5	20 min	Card Game	8,6	7.8
Tichu Weight 2.4/57,8 Ludo7.6 BGG	1991	3–10	30–90 min	Card Game	7,8	7.6
Haggis Weight 2.1/56,9 Ludo7.0 BGG	2010	2–4	45 min	Card Game	6,9	7.0
The Great Dalmuti Weight 1.3/57,3 Ludo6.6 BGG	1995	4–8	60 min	Card Game, Medieval	7,3	6.6
Odin Weight 1.2/57,7 Ludo6.8 BGG	2024	2–6	15 min	Card Game	7,7	6.8
L.L.A.M.A. Weight 1.1/56.5 BGG	2019	2–6	20 min	Card Game, Number	—	6.5
Maskmen Weight 1.8/58,1 Ludo6.9 BGG	2014	2–6	20 min	Card Game, Sports	8,1	6.9
Dealt! Weight 1.4/57,5 Ludo7.0 BGG	2018	3–5	30 min	Card Game	7,5	7.0
Frank's Zoo Weight 1.5/56,5 Ludo6.6 BGG	1999	3–7	60 min	Animals, Card Game	6,5	6.6
Panda Spin Weight 2.1/57,6 Ludo7.1 BGG	2024	2–5	25–40 min	Card Game	7,6	7.1
Jungo Weight 1.2/57,7 Ludo7.1 BGG	2025	2–5	15 min	Animals, Card Game	7,7	7.1
Ruins Weight 2.3/57.1 BGG	2025	2–5	40 min	Card Game, Exploration	—	7.1
Custom Heroes Weight 1.6/57,6 Ludo6.8 BGG	2017	2–6	45 min	Card Game, Fantasy	7,6	6.8
Gang of Four Weight 1.9/57,3 Ludo6.6 BGG	1990	3–4	40 min	Card Game, Political	7,3	6.6
dnup Weight 1.5/56,3 Ludo7.2 BGG	2025	2–5	15–20 min	Card Game	6,3	7.2
Velonimo Weight 1.2/57,6 Ludo6.7 BGG	2020	2–5	30–40 min	Animals, Card Game	7,6	6.7
L.A.M.A. Party Edition Weight 1.0/58,0 Ludo7.0 BGG	2020	2–6	20 min	Card Game	8,0	7.0
Bacon Weight 1.8/57,8 Ludo6.8 BGG	2024	3–6	30–90 min	Card Game	7,8	6.8
Chu Han Weight 2.2/57,9 Ludo7.0 BGG	2024	2	25 min	Card Game, Ancient	7,9	7.0
Chimera Weight 2.2/57,4 Ludo7.0 BGG	2014	3	45 min	Card Game	7,4	7.0