# Tax the Rich

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2025
- **BGG Rating**: 6.7
- **BGG Rank**: #6147
- **Players**: 3-6 (Best with: 6)
- **Duration**: 20-30 min
- **Weight**: 1.88 / 5
- **Designers**: Kjetil Svendsen, Kristian Amundsen Østby
- **Artists**: Serena Schiani
- **Publishers**: Alion – by Dr Ø, Devir, Ghenos Games, Hobby Japan, Pegasus Spiele
- **Categories**: Humor, Political
- **Mechanics**: Team-Based Game, Trick-taking, Variable Set-up

## Verdict
If you enjoy card games with a touch of humor and a dash of social commentary, Tax the Rich might be your new favorite! It's a fast-paced trick-taking game full of twists that will make you laugh and think.Trick-taking with a twistClever humor and critiqueFun special rulesFast and dynamic gameplayHand luck can matterCan get chaoticTheme might not suit allFOR GENRE FANS

## Description
Get ready to kick the social ladder or, perhaps, climb a rung! In Tax the Rich, you'll dive into a trick-taking game that isn't afraid to satirize social classes, featuring a deck ranging from the Poor to the President. Each round kicks off with a quick bid to determine the trump suit and how many tricks you need to snag for bonus points. The catch? You play as a team, so you'll need to coordinate with your partner to meet the target. Higher cards, representing the wealthiest and most powerful, usually dominate the game. But beware: if all remaining cards in your hand bear a flag symbol, you can initiate a revolution! Doing so exposes your cards for all to see for the rest of the round, and the hierarchy flips: now, the lowest-ranked cards become the most powerful. To spice things up, the game includes thirteen special rule cards that grant unique abilities to characters like Workers (who unionize!), Billionaires (with their power grabs!), and the Police (with surprise frisks!). You can shuffle these rules for variety or follow suggested scenarios. And for an extra layer of strategy, an optional variant allows cards with a feminist icon to trigger a feminist revolution, further boosting the value of female characters. Tax the Rich is fast-paced, fun, and full of twists, perfect for anyone who enjoys a card game with a touch of humor and social commentary.

## FAQ
### What is the average playtime for Tax the Rich?
Games are quite fast, typically lasting between 20 and 30 minutes, perfect for playing multiple rounds in one session.

### How many players can participate?
The game is designed for 3 to 6 players, working well with different group sizes, but it's best played with an even number to form teams.

### Is the game complicated to learn?
Complexity is considered low to medium (1.87/5 on BGG), with basic trick-taking rules that are easy to grasp, but the special rule cards and revolution mechanic add depth.

### Do I need to speak English to play?
No! The text on the cards is minimal and easily memorizable, making the language dependency very low.

### Is it more of a luck or strategy game?
It's a balance! Luck in the card draw is a factor, but strategic bidding, coordination with your partner, and knowing when to trigger a revolution are crucial.

### Who would you recommend Tax the Rich to?
We recommend it for fans of trick-taking card games who appreciate good satirical humor and don't mind a bit of strategic chaos. It's great for groups that enjoy games with light social or political themes.