Welcome to Ratcity Casino, the haunt of the boldest rodents! In Ratjack, 2‑4 players gather around a central draw pile. Each deck holds twelve cards numbered 1‑12, and every number carries a unique special ability that can swing the game in your favor or sabotage an opponent. At the start, everyone gets one face‑down card in front of them and a single card in hand. On your turn you draw one card from the central deck and then choose among three actions: place a card face‑down in front of you (saving it for later), play a card face‑up and trigger its ability immediately, or discard a card to flip one of your face‑down cards and activate its power. Abilities range from swapping values, forcing others to discard, to shifting who’s in front of whom. The goal is straightforward: keep the total value of your cards at 25 or less, because any player who exceeds 25 is instantly eliminated. The last player standing wins, or you can clinch victory by hitting exactly 25. The game is quick (15‑30 minutes), light, and full of twists, ideal for fans of take‑that and hand‑management. Player elimination adds tension, as every choice might be someone’s last. Ratjack blends animal humor, hand‑management mechanics, and aggressive interactions into short, noisy, and highly entertaining rounds.