# WOO ## General Info - **Year Published**: 2017 - **BGG Rating**: 6.1 - **BGG Rank**: #16278 - **Players**: 2 (Best with: 2) - **Duration**: 25-0 min - **Weight**: 2.50 / 5 - **Designers**: Chris Handy (I) - **Publishers**: Perplext, One Moment Games, Oya - **Categories**: Card Game - **Mechanics**: Hand Management, Matching, Predictive Bid, Push Your Luck, Score-and-Reset Game, Trick-taking, Turn Order: Stat-Based, Variable Phase Order ## Verdict A frantic and strategic card duel, perfect for those who love fast-paced trick-taking games.Classic trick-taking mechanicsSuper fast matchesGreat for two playersPractical pocket formatRequires good memoryStrictly two-player focusFOR GENRE FANS ## Description If you're a fan of classic card games and love high-level head-to-head competition, get ready! WOO is a modernized and super fast-paced version of the classic Schnapsen, but with a special twist that makes it unique. The goal here is simple yet requires strategy: you need to be the first to reach 7 game points. To do this, you'll dive into trick-taking rounds where timing is everything. The real secret to winning lies in securing marriages: if you hold both the King and the Queen of the same suit, you can claim extra points, but watch out—you must lead with the right card at the perfect moment! The game is dynamic and can even end early if someone manages to grab an impressive number of points in a single round. It's the kind of quick game you can play anywhere, yet it demands that you keep a close eye on every card your opponent plays. It's pure hand management and gameplay reading, all in a super practical pocket format. If you enjoy card games that challenge your memory and your ability to predict your opponent's next move, WOO is your new addiction for quick matches. ## FAQ ### How many players is WOO intended for? It is a game designed exclusively for 2 players. ### How long does a match last? It's a very quick game, usually taking less than 25 minutes. ### What is the complexity level? It's a medium-weight game, requiring strategy and memory, but with easy-to-learn rules. ### Does it use a standard deck? No, it uses its own card components in the Pack O Game format. ### How do I win the game? The first player to reach 7 game points wins the match. ### What are 'arriages' in the game? It's when you hold the King and Queen of the same suit and play one to claim extra points.