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CVLT

Long Tail Games · Board game · 2025
— Ludopedia
7.1 BoardGameGeek
2–4 · best 4
30–60 min
Weight 1.8/5
Year 2025
Minimum age 10+
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Our Verdict
FOR GENRE FANS

CVLT is for card game lovers who enjoy strategy and surprises. The post-trick choice system and temple building create a fast-paced game full of impactful decisions. Perfect for groups who enjoy healthy competition and innovative mechanics.

Highlights
  • Reinvented trick-taking
  • Strategic decisions every round
  • Great for quick matches
Keep in mind
  • Text-heavy
  • May confuse beginners
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About the game

What you do in a play session

CVLT is a competitive card game that reinvents the classic trick-taking mechanic with a modern, strategic twist. Each match is a dance of decisions: after each trick, players choose a card to add to their offerings tableau (visible to all) or to their dreams pile (secret). The key twist is the temple: at the end of the round, your offerings only score if you've built a perfect sequence of values in each suit. And there's more! Vision cards bring secret objectives that can turn the tide. With simple yet deep rules, CVLT is perfect for card game lovers who enjoy a dash of bluffing and long-term planning. Pro tip: never underestimate the power of a well-kept dream!

Rules videos

Learn by watching before you open the box

2 videos

In English

Best player count

BGG community vote

2–4 players
2 OK
3 REC
4 BEST

Soundtrack

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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Hand Management Trick-taking

Categories

Card Game
Publisher Long Tail Games
Designer Ashley Hauenschild

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

199owners
42wishlist
11want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
2 to 4 players, with 3 or 4 being ideal for more interaction.
What's the average playtime?
Between 30 and 60 minutes, depending on player count and familiarity with the rules.
Does it require translation to play?
Yes, the game has considerable text on vision cards, so translation is needed for non-English speaking groups.
Is it hard to learn?
Basic rules are simple, but strategies and combos may take a few games to master.
Is it good for fans of classic games like Bridge?
Absolutely! CVLT offers a modern, accessible take on the genre, perfect for trick-taking fans looking for something fresh.

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