Tsumooo!

PaixGuild · Board game · 2025
— Ludopedia 6.2 BGG 3–5 20–40 min
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RECOMMENDED

If you love trick‑taking with a surprise element, Tsumooo! will hook you from the first round.

Highlights
  • Dynamic hand management
  • High replayability
  • Quick playtime
Keep in mind
  • Learning curve for draw piles
  • Luck factor in draws
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Tsumooo! puts a playful twist on the classic trick‑taking formula. After every card you play, you must draw a new one from a special draw deck that you helped assemble at the start of the game. Each player builds several draw piles, slipping cards into them that can act as traps or opportunities for opponents. Consequently, deciding which pile to draw from and remembering what others left behind becomes as important as playing the right card. The goal is straightforward: meet the number of tricks you declared at the beginning. Yet, because your hand is constantly reshaped, the strategy demands both pre‑game planning and on‑the‑fly adaptation to each freshly drawn card. The game accommodates 3–5 players, runs 20–40 minutes, and carries no official complexity rating, making it approachable for trick‑taking veterans and still fresh for newcomers. The artwork is light‑hearted, nodding to a fictional tale of Galileo shouting “Why not just draw?!” – the “Universal Law of Draw” that inspires the theme. Components include colorful cards and trick‑target markers. Every playthrough feels different as the arrangement of draw piles changes, creating a dynamic flow where hand management and opponent reading are key. If you enjoy card games that blend tactical depth with a dash of surprise, Tsumooo! delivers quick decisions and plenty of laughs each round.

Best player count

BGG community vote

3–5 players
3 OK
4 OK
5 OK

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Game details

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Publisher PaixGuild
Designer Kazuki Tsukahara
Artist Mami Fujii

Community

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109owners
9wishlist
5want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
How many players can play?
3 to 5 players.
What is the playing time?
Usually 20–40 minutes, depending on player count.
Is the game complex?
It has no official weight, but the draw‑pile mechanic adds a strategic layer that may take a few games to master.
What components are included?
Colorful cards, trick‑target markers, and a concise rulebook.
Who is the game for?
Perfect for card‑game fans who enjoy hand management and surprise, and also approachable for newcomers wanting a fresh take on trick‑taking.

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