# Stick 'Em

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1993
- **BGG Rating**: 7.0
- **BGG Rank**: #1394
- **Players**: 3-8 (Best with: 4)
- **Duration**: 30-60 min
- **Weight**: 1.90 / 5
- **Designers**: Klaus Palesch
- **Artists**: Franz Vohwinkel, Oliver Freudenreich, Sylvain Leroy
- **Publishers**: AMIGO, Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag, Capstone Games, Grail Games, Popcorn Games, 数寄ゲームズ (Suki Games)
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Take That, Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you enjoy card games with twists and a touch of strategic 'take that', Stick 'Em is a sure bet! It's the kind of game that entertains with its simple rules and the complexity that emerges from the choices.Genius 'pain' color choiceSurprising trump dynamicFun 'take that' interactionSmooth and quick gameplayCan be frustrating at timesAvoiding colors is the challengePlayer count affects experienceHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for 'Stick 'Em', a card game that will make you think and maybe even chuckle (or grimace) back! The idea here is simple: each round, you secretly choose a color to be your 'pain' color – the color you MOST want to AVOID. At the end of the round, each card of that color you collect gives you NEGATIVE points, and the value is the card's face value! Cards of other colors you collect are worth 1 positive point each. It's a trick-taking game where the dynamic shifts each round. The player who leads the trick plays a card, and others follow clockwise. If everyone plays the same color, the highest card wins the trick. But if different colors appear, things get interesting: the highest card of a color NOT led becomes trump and takes it all! The only exception is that zero-value cards never win a trick. The game lasts for a number of rounds equal to the number of players, and whoever has the most points (or fewest negative points!) at the end wins. With 3 to 8 players and games lasting 30 to 60 minutes, it's a game that flows quickly and can create hilarious moments of strategic 'take that'.

## FAQ
### How many players can participate?
Stick 'Em is super flexible! You can play with 3 to 8 players, depending on the game version.

### How long does a game take?
Get ready for quick games! Typically, a round takes between 30 to 60 minutes.

### Is it a difficult game to learn?
The basic rules are quite straightforward, making it accessible. The strategy, however, can be very interesting!

### What is the main objective of the game?
The goal is to accumulate as many points as possible, avoiding cards of the color you chose as 'pain' (which give you negative points).

### How does the 'take that' mechanic work?
You can intentionally play cards that force your opponents to take cards of their 'pain' color, or try to prevent them from forcing you to take yours.

### Are there any digital versions available?
Yes, the game has digital implementations, including on the BrettspielWelt platform.

### Who is this game best suited for?
It's great for those who enjoy card games with a touch of strategy, interaction, and a bit of luck, perfect for larger groups.

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