# Satori

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-4 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 15-30 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: 外鴨 なきく (Sotogamo Nakiku)
- **Publishers**: ORUCAgames
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love fast card games with a touch of enlightenment, Satori will keep you in trance.Trick‑taking with zen themeCards 1‑12Fixed trumpsEnlightenment victoryQuick and engagingRules can be confusingLimited thematic depthNo extra componentsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Satori is a 3‑to‑4‑player card game that blends strategy, luck, and a splash of Eastern philosophy. The goal is to achieve enlightenment, which occurs when you manage to play all the cards in your hand in a single trick or when no other player can follow the must‑follow rule. The deck features four suits numbered 1 to 12 and two special cards that don’t belong to any suit. The most intriguing rule is that you can’t start a trick with the enlightenment suit—the fixed trump. If your hand contains only cards from that suit, you are “liberated” from the game and earn a different set of victory points. The scoring system changes depending on whether you’ve reached enlightenment or not, making every game feel fresh. The trick‑taking mechanic is straightforward: the player who plays the highest card of the leading suit wins the trick unless a trump card is played, which beats all other cards. The game lasts 15 to 30 minutes, so you can play several rounds in one evening. It’s a light, yet profound experience where following the suit and managing your hand are essential to out‑enlighten the others. If you enjoy card games that demand rule awareness and are intrigued by a Japanese theme, Satori could be the perfect pick for your game nights.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Satori is designed for 3 or 4 players, but it can be played with 2 if desired.

### What is the average game duration?
Between 15 and 30 minutes, depending on the players' pace.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium: rules are simple, but strategy around following suit and using trumps is crucial.

### What components are included?
A 48‑card deck, featuring four suits numbered 1 to 12 and two special cards.

### What age is recommended?
12 and up, with supervision for younger children.

### Who is this game for?
For those who enjoy quick card games, have an interest in Japanese themes, or seek a game focused on strategy and philosophy.