# 呪術トリック (Cursed Tricks)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2019
- **BGG Rating**: 6.9
- **BGG Rank**: #14029
- **Players**: 3-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.50 / 5
- **Designers**: Roreruridou (ろれるり堂)
- **Artists**: 長谷川 登鯉 (Tori Hasegawa)
- **Publishers**: Roreruridou (ろれるり堂)
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love card games with a twist and a splash of humor, Cursed Tricks will keep you on your toes.Curses add tensionClassic trick‑takingFast decisionsFun themeScoring can be confusingCurse rules require focusCan be unpredictableFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Cursed Tricks, known in Japanese as 呪術トリック, debuted in 2019 offering a fun twist for fans of card games with humor and strategy. The game accommodates 3 to 4 players, lasts about 30 minutes, and carries a 1.5 weight on the BGG scale, indicating a lighter experience than many titles. The goal is straightforward: collect the most cards across several hands, but the way that happens gives the game its identity. Each captured card is worth 1 point, but if you win a trick, the winning card can “curse” you, preventing you from scoring points in that color. A second curse blocks all scoring, and upon reaching a third, the round ends immediately and the player receives negative points. Curses have their own rules: they can be passed to whoever wins a trick of the same color with a higher-ranked card than the current curse, and they can be broken when someone follows suit and plays the lowest card of that suit in the trick. Thus, strategy involves deciding when to try to win the trick, when to let the opponent take it, or when to use the lowest card to break a curse. In the end, the player with the most points wins, but the path to victory can be winding, demanding constant attention to curse rules and the cards in play. For those who enjoy card games with trick-taking mechanics and a touch of unpredictability, Cursed Tricks can be a great pick to test your mind and laugh at the twists a curse can bring.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Cursed Tricks works best with 3 to 4 players.

### How long does a game last?
A typical game takes about 30 minutes.

### What is the complexity level?
The game has moderate complexity; it requires focus on curse rules and trick-taking.

### What are the game components?
A 52‑card deck, curse markers, and score tokens.

### Who is the game for?
Ideal for players who enjoy card games with strategy and unpredictability.

### How does scoring work?
Each card is worth 1 point, but curses can prevent scoring or even give negative points.

### What happens when someone receives three curses?
The round ends immediately and the player receives negative points.