David & Goliath

David & Goliath puts an unexpected twist on the classic trick‑taking formula. There are five suits and, as usual, you must follow suit if you can. The catch is that the trick is won by the highest card played, regardless of suit. The winner collects all the cards from the trick except the one that secured the win; that card is handed to the player who played the lowest card. Once all cards are dealt, scoring begins. Each card counts its face value only if the player has one or two cards of that suit; if a player holds three or more of a suit, each card counts as a single point. The game proceeds through several hands, and the player with the most points at the end wins. The rules are simple enough for kids, yet the mechanic of stealing the winning card and the nuanced scoring give enough depth to keep adults engaged. A typical playtime is about an hour, it works with three to six players, and it has a light weight (around 1.6/5), making it perfect for a quick, thematic, and strategically light session. If you enjoy card games with an unexpected turn, David & Goliath might be the perfect pick for your next game night.