# Truck Takers

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 2026
- **BGG Rating**: —
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 3-6
- **Duration**: 40-60 min
- **Weight**: —
- **Designers**: Dennis Bigelow
- **Artists**: Pablo Phoenix
- **Publishers**: Farallon Games
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Trick-taking

## Verdict
If you love trick‑taking games with a dash of bluff, Truck Takers will hook you from the first round.Smart bluffingTrump controlFast paceStylish themeShort 40‑60 minHeat threshold mattersHIGHLY RECOMMENDED

## Description
Truck Takers is a trick‑taking card game that puts players in the shoes of rival truck‑stealing gangs. Each match revolves around who can rack up the most “cash points” without attracting police attention. The twist is that every turn you play one face‑down card and one face‑up card. The revealed card determines who wins the trick, but the hidden card decides the new trump suit and is the key to controlling the flow of the game.

At the start of each round the winner selects an opponent’s face‑up card, which then receives the face‑down card that brought them the trick. In this way, the victor can choose the card that will become the trump, giving them the advantage of playing in the trump suit or “bypassing” the led suit. Meanwhile, the face‑down card that accompanies the final card of the trick adds points to the player’s marker. If the marker exceeds the “heat” threshold, the player loses all points from that round – the pressure ramps up as the game progresses.

The game unfolds over three rounds, and the goal is to have the highest total of cash. The tension comes from bluffing: players may choose to play in the trump suit to trick opponents or play cards that do not follow the led suit to “bypass” the system. It’s a risk‑and‑strategy game where every choice can lead to a “jail” – losing points – or an unexpected “gain”.

The artwork features neon‑lit streets and stylized trucks, reinforcing the smuggling theme. The deck contains cards of different values and suits, and each player receives a score marker that moves along a “heat” track. For those who enjoy trick‑taking games with a dash of bluff and risk‑management, Truck Takers offers a fast, yet intense experience.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
Truck Takers is designed for 3 to 6 players.

### What is the typical game duration?
A game usually lasts between 40 and 60 minutes.

### What is the complexity level?
Medium – it involves trick‑taking, trump control and heat‑threshold awareness.

### What components are included?
A deck of cards, score markers, a heat track board, and cash tokens.

### Who is this game recommended for?
It’s great for players who enjoy trick‑taking, bluffing and risk management.

### What is the core mechanic?
Trick‑taking with face‑down and face‑up cards, where the revealed card sets the new trump.