7.5
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Ludopedia
5.9
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Our Verdict
Fans of quick decisions and calculated risk will love Line‑it!
Highlights
- Fast and fun
- Calculated risk
- Exciting jackpots
Keep in mind
- Short playtime
- Simple rules
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Line‑it is a card game that blends closed drafting, contracts, and ordering into a super-fast rhythm. Each round you decide whether to place a card in your ascending or descending line, keep it in hand, or start a new line. The goal? Score points with each card you play and, most importantly, try to grab the jackpots that appear when you have three cards of the same color in the same line. The deck has 400 cards: 400 numbered cards from 1 to 100 in four colors plus six Bet cards from 3 to 5. You start with a market of cards that is two more than the number of players, and each turn you pick a card. If it can’t fit in your line or hand, you must score the line, start a new one, and play the card. Bet cards are special: they let you keep playing without respecting order, and later you can win positive or negative tokens depending on how many cards you add after the bet. When you score, you discard three cards, flip the rest, and put them in your score pile. If you manage to play the third card of a color in a line, you immediately grab all the cards under that color’s jackpot token. At the end, when no more cards can be placed, each player plays a card from hand, scores the line, and totals points: 1 point per card plus the bonuses/losses from the bets. The game is quick (20‑20 min), light (weight 1/5), and works well with 2 to 5 players. It’s perfect for those who love quick decisions, calculated risk, and that “boom” moment when you hit a jackpot. If you enjoy simple-to-learn card games with strategic depth, Line‑it will surprise you. The closed‑draft mechanic makes every choice matter, while the contracts add a risk layer that can change everything. In short, Line‑it is a card game that combines speed, risk, and fun into a short but intense playing experience.
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
Categories
Families
Publisher
Gigamic, Broadway Toys LTD, PaperGames (III), Popcorn Games, Reflexshop, Tranjis Games
Designer
Tim Juretzki
Artist
Joey & Grumpy
Community
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626owners
106wishlist
6want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
How long does a typical game of Line‑it last?
A typical game lasts between 20 and 20 minutes, depending on the number of players and how quickly each player makes decisions.
What is the ideal player count?
Line‑it is designed for 2 to 5 players, but it works well with any group size within that range.
How complex is the game?
The rules are simple and easy to learn, but the closed‑draft and contract mechanics offer strategic depth for those who want to dive deeper.
What components are included?
The game comes with 400 numbered cards from 1 to 100 in four colors, six Bet cards, and bonus/penalty tokens.
Is it suitable for kids?
Yes, Line‑it is accessible to players of all ages, though the contract mechanic may be more appealing to teens and adults.
Is there a digital version?
There is a digital implementation on Board Game Arena, allowing you to play against other players online in real time or asynchronously.
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