Quattro Trick-Taking

Amatsubu Games · Board game · 2025

8.8 Ludopedia 7.5 BGG 3–4 · best 4 30–60 min Weight 1.5/5

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8.8 rating Ludopedia

7.5 rating BGG

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Our Verdict

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

If you enjoy card games that break the mold and love a good challenge of guessing what others are thinking, Quattro Trick-Taking is for you! The variety of bids and powers makes it super replayable.

Highlights

Fun with reinvented tricks
Objectives that always change
Unique player powers
Light and strategic

Keep in mind

Unpredictable opponents
Initial learning curve
Focus on 4 players

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About the game

What you do in a play session

Get ready for a card game that flips the genre on its head! In Quattro Trick-Taking, you'll play cards into tricks as usual, but the real twist is that everyone has a different scoring method. Forget the classic fight for the highest card; here, the challenge is to decipher your friends' crazy goals and, of course, achieve your own! There are four rounds, and in each one, a new bidding method comes into play. You can bet on colors, on card sums, on colors and ranks you *don't* want to use, or even on wild conditions like 'take two 7s' or 'win a trick with a 4-6'. The deck has four suits, numbered 1-12, with red always ruling as trump. Basic rules like following suit apply, but the real fun lies in navigating others' intentions while trying to close your own deal. It's a light strategy game, but with twists that will make you laugh (and maybe despair a little). Perfect for those who enjoy a good card game with a touch of unpredictability and unique powers that change everything each round.

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Best player count

BGG community vote

3–4 players

3 REC

4 BEST

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Game details

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Publisher Amatsubu Games

Designer 新澤大樹 (Taiki Shinzawa)

Artist Keisuke Nakamura

Community

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388owners

173wishlist

45want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions

What is the complexity of the game? Is it hard to learn?

Quattro Trick-Taking is considered light (1.5/5 on BGG), meaning the basic rules are easy to grasp. The complexity comes from the interaction between the different scoring objectives and the variable player powers, which require some practice to master.

How many players can play?

The game is designed for 3 to 4 players. It shines best with 4 players, as the interaction between the different bidding methods becomes richer.

How long does a game take?

A game of Quattro Trick-Taking takes between 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the players' familiarity with the rules and strategies.

What are the main components of the game?

The game primarily consists of a special deck of cards, tokens for marking bids, and possibly player power markers, depending on the edition.

Is this game for fans of traditional trick-taking games?

Yes! If you enjoy games like Hearts, Spades, or Bridge, you'll recognize the trick-taking foundation. Quattro Trick-Taking takes this classic mechanic and adds layers of objectives and powers that make it quite different and modern.

Is there a lot of text on the components?

No, the language dependency is minimal. Cards and components generally use symbols and numbers that are universal or easy to understand after a brief explanation.

Who would you recommend Quattro Trick-Taking to?

We recommend it to players who enjoy card games with a strategic twist, who don't mind thinking a bit to decipher opponents' objectives, and who appreciate good replayability thanks to variable powers.