Diamonds

Get ready for a dazzling race in Diamonds, a card game that will make you shine (or not!). Forget spades and hearts; here, real diamond crystals from the box are what matter. The goal? Accumulate as many of these treasures as possible to secure victory.

Here's how it works: each round, you get ten cards and have to make the best of it. One card leads, and others, if possible, must follow suit. But the trick lies in what happens when you can't follow suit! You get a 'Suit Action' based on the card you played. And it doesn't stop there: the winner of the trick also gets a Suit Action, and at the end of the round, whoever took the most cards of each suit gets more bonuses. If you're the unlucky one who didn't win any tricks, you still get two extra actions.

These actions allow you to grab the coveted diamond crystals. You can place them in your 'Showroom' (worth 1 point, but at risk of being stolen by opponents) or in your 'Vault' (safe, worth 2 points). With 60 cards numbered 1 to 15 in four suits, the game is fast-paced, with matches lasting between 20 to 30 minutes. It's a trick-taking game with a dash of hand management and a hint of daring, perfect for those who enjoy light competition full of tactical decisions.