Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED
If you enjoy card games with a clever twist where losing is winning, Tricky Twist will win you over! It's a strategic challenge disguised as simplicity.
Highlights
- Inverted trick-taking strategy
- Optimizing recovered cards
- Fast and engaging
Keep in mind
- Slight initial learning curve
- Can feel a bit abstract
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About the game
What you do in a play session
Get ready to flip the game on its head with Tricky Twist! Forget the notion that winning tricks is always the path to glory. Here, sometimes losing is the secret to unlocking the most devilish strategy. The stroke of genius is that the cards you play and that no one wins can return to you as 'false tricks,' face up. And that's where the real challenge lies: to boost your victory points, you need to be a master at balancing not only how many tricks and false tricks you accumulate but also how you optimize these recovered cards. Think about organizing your false tricks into perfect sequences of values – a true puzzle that requires planning and a dash of audacity. The game is fast, with matches lasting between 20 and 30 minutes, ideal for 3 to 4 players who enjoy a strategic challenge without excessive complication. With a weight considered light to medium (2/5), Tricky Twist promises to be that game you want to show everyone, but with that touch of mystery that makes us want to come back for more. It's a card game that will make you think differently about what 'winning' and 'losing' mean in a match. If you enjoy games with twists and turns that challenge your perception, Tricky Twist is the right choice for your table!
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Best player count
BGG community vote
3
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4
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Soundtrack
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Mechanics, categories, families and credits
Mechanics
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Publisher
Gémklub, Gotcha Gotcha Games, Sit Down!
Designer
Taylor Reiner
Artist
Marie Ooms
Community
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314owners
101wishlist
17want to play
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers before you buy
What is the main objective of Tricky Twist?
The objective is to accumulate victory points, which are multiplied by optimizing 'false tricks' (cards you recover after playing them). The interesting part is that losing tricks can be more advantageous than winning them.
How many players can participate?
Tricky Twist is for 3 to 4 players.
How long does a game take?
Games are quick, lasting between 20 and 30 minutes.
Is the game difficult to learn?
The game has a light to medium weight (2/5), so the basic rules are accessible, but the strategy for optimizing false tricks requires a bit of practice to master.
Do I need to know English to play?
No, Tricky Twist has no language dependency; the cards and rules are universal.
Who is Tricky Twist recommended for?
It's recommended for players who enjoy card games with trick-taking mechanics but are looking for a different, strategic approach where 'thinking outside the box' is rewarded.
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