# 白と黒でトリテ　見えない数字 (Trick-Taking in Black and White, Hidden Numbers)

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2024
- **BGG Rating**: 7.6
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-4
- **Duration**: 30-40 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Tsutomu Dejima (出嶋 勉)
- **Artists**: Tsutomu Dejima (出嶋 勉)
- **Publishers**: Decoct Design
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Cooperative Game, Trick-taking

## Verdict
Fans of deduction and teamwork will love this card game with a twist of mystery.Cooperative and engagingDeduction strategyHidden number cardsFast paceModerate complexityLimited player countPartially visible cardsHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Trick‑Taking in Black and White, Hidden Numbers is a cooperative card game that puts deduction lovers to the test. Three or four players each receive nine cards, but not all of them show their values: half the numbers are visible while the other half remain hidden, as if the cards were upside‑down. In each of the nine rounds, all players play one card and the main goal is to adjust the number of tricks (rounds won) for each player to match what the mission card dictates. The mission card reveals the target the team must hit, but it does not show the hidden numbers on the individual cards. The challenge lies in deciding when to play the cards with invisible numbers: playing early may give an advantage but also reveals key information for others; playing later allows you to refine your guesses based on earlier plays. The pace is quick, with fast decisions and a lot of interaction among participants, as each choice can shift the dynamic of who wins the trick. The game demands attention to visible details and a good memory to remember which cards have already been played. If you enjoy games that blend card strategy with cooperation and a touch of mystery, this title offers a unique experience where communication and logic are as important as luck. The traditional trick‑taking mechanic is reinvented here, as the presence of hidden numbers adds an extra layer of unpredictability, keeping the game exciting from start to finish. In short, Trick‑Taking in Black and White, Hidden Numbers invites teams to test their ability to work together, use visual clues, and infer the unknown in a classic card scenario, but with a lot more tension and fun.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Three or four players.

### How long does a game last?
Between 30 and 40 minutes.

### What is the difficulty level?
Medium to high, as it requires deduction and memory.

### What components come with the game?
36 cards (9 per player) and a mission card.

### How does the hidden number mechanic work?
Half of the numbers on the cards are hidden; players must infer these values based on the plays.

### Who is this game for?
Players who enjoy cooperative play, card strategy, and deduction challenges.

### How is the winner determined?
The team wins if they can adjust the number of tricks each player wins to match the mission card.