Snowy Tricks

Jolly Dutch Productions · Board game · 2026
2–5 20 min
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Trick-taking fans craving theme: *Snowy Tricks* blends classic cardplay with snowboard thrills.

Highlights
  • Clever, immersive theme integration
  • 'Lose to win' strategic depth
  • High replayability with variable prizes
  • Snappy 20-minute playtime
Keep in mind
  • Limited direct player interaction
  • Luck can swing key rounds
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Grab your helmet and get ready to shred the slopes in *Snowy Tricks*! This strategic trick-taking game casts you as a snowboard instructor proving your students are the mountain’s top talent. Fresh powder awaits, prizes are up for grabs, and every round is a white-knuckle descent where cardplay meets slope-style bravado. You’ll manage student cards (each with unique tricks) to win rounds, but the real skill lies in knowing *when* to take tricks—or throw them—to meet prize conditions. Classic trick-taking gets a snowy twist: prizes demand specific card combos, so sometimes holding back sets up a killer move later. Multiple prizes per round? Absolutely, and that’s what separates rookie instructors from legends. With each trump card flip and calculated loss, you’ll feel the tension of a halfpipe finals showdown. Will you risk it all for a big score or play it cool? The mountain remembers champions—time to carve your name into it.

Best player count

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2–5 players
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5 OK

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Game details

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Mechanics

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Publisher Jolly Dutch Productions
Designer Adrie Drent, Alexander Kneepkens, Vicky Trouerbach
Artist Olivier Fagnère

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many games fit in one evening?
Easily 3-4 games in 1 hour (each lasts 20 min) — perfect as a filler or warm-up for heavier games.
Does it work at 2 players?
Yes! Rules adjust the deck for 2, keeping it tight. But it shines at 3-5, where prize competition gets fierce.
Do I need snowboard knowledge?
None! The theme’s fun, but gameplay is pure card strategy. Even snow-phobes will enjoy it.
Easy to teach?
If you’ve played trick-taking (like Hearts or Spades), you’ll grasp it in 2 mins. Newbies take ~10 min — cards have clear icons.
Kid-friendly?
Ages 10+. Basic math (counting points) and the energetic theme keep them engaged.

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