Yosemite Trick

Yosemite Trick puts you on stage as a comedian battling for the spotlight. The game comes with 27 performer cards split among three comedy styles – Rakugo (storytelling), Manzai (duo) and Sketch – and a 15‑minute playtime makes it perfect for a quick break. The goal is straightforward: collect the most cards by winning rounds. Each player must play a card from a different genre than the others (the "Must‑Not‑Follow" rule), forcing unexpected combos and demanding you watch what opponents have already laid down. The twist arrives on the third turn: the card is placed face‑down and the player claims it has the highest value. He can be truthful or bluff; if another player calls his bluff and proves it false, the bluffer loses the card instead of taking it. In this way, Yosemite Trick blends the classic tension of trick‑taking with the fun of a bluffing game, requiring keen observation, reading of opponents, and a dash of daring. No board, just colorful cards and a light‑hearted way to play “who has the best joke.” Its compact design lets you set up anywhere, and the bluffing mechanic adds laughs and sudden reversals each round, making it ideal for groups that love humor and a quick test of persuasive skill.