Rare Groove

If you're the type who loves digging for gems and building that vinyl or tape collection everyone envies, get ready! Rare Groove puts you in the role of a music curator trying to assemble the most valuable set on the market. But don't be fooled: here, the cards you play might be exactly what your opponent wants to buy next. The game brilliantly blends the tension of winning card rounds (trick-taking) with the strategic bidding for the best cassette tapes on the market. When you win a trick, you earn the privilege of picking first from the market, which can give a massive boost to your collection's value. However, there's a catch: the cards you use to win these rounds end up in the market to be sold in the next round. Additionally, market values are volatile; the suit you're trying to collect might face a sudden crash before the final scoring. It's a game of constant balance between investing in your own treasure and not letting the market collapse or your opponents snatch what you desperately need. With a quick playtime of up to 45 minutes, it's perfect for a break between heavy sessions or for a fast-paced game night where everyone wants to see who curated the best discography.