How to Play Yosemite Trick

Game Objective

In Yosemite Trick, players are trying to collect animal cards to score points. The game involves collecting animal cards of different types, such as Eagle, Bear, and Deer, and also collecting equipment cards. The objective is to have the highest score at the end of the game.

Setup

1. Place the Eagle, Bear, and Deer cards on their respective scoring tracks.
2. The equipment cards are placed in a specific area.
3. Each player receives equipment cards.
4. The Yosemite Trick cards are shuffled and dealt to the players.
5. Players receive equipment cards according to the number of players:
   • 3 players: 15 equipment cards.
   • 4 players: 10+ equipment cards.
   • 5 players: 10+ equipment cards.
   • 6 players: 10+ equipment cards.

Game Flow

The game progresses in rounds. In each round, players play Yosemite Trick cards. The player who plays the highest Yosemite Trick card wins the round and collects the animal cards or equipment cards that were played. The game continues until all Yosemite Trick cards have been played.

Actions and How to Play

Playing Yosemite Trick Cards

Players play Yosemite Trick cards from their hands. The highest Yosemite Trick card played in a round wins the round. The player who wins the round collects the animal cards or equipment cards that were played.

Collecting Animal Cards

When a player wins a round, they collect the animal cards that were played. There are three types of animal cards: Eagle, Bear, and Deer. Each type of animal card is placed on its respective scoring track.

Collecting Equipment Cards

When a player wins a round, they can also collect equipment cards. Equipment cards are used to activate special abilities or to score points at the end of the game.

Equipment Card Abilities

• Eagle Equipment: Allows the player to move an Eagle card to their scoring track.
• Bear Equipment: Allows the player to move a Bear card to their scoring track.
• Deer Equipment: Allows the player to move a Deer card to their scoring track.

Using Equipment Cards

Players can use equipment cards to activate special abilities. For example, an equipment card can allow a player to move an animal card to their scoring track.

End of Game and Scoring

The game ends when all Yosemite Trick cards have been played. Points are counted as follows:

• Eagle Cards: Each Eagle card on a player's scoring track is worth points.
• Bear Cards: Each Bear card on a player's scoring track is worth points.
• Deer Cards: Each Deer card on a player's scoring track is worth points.
• Equipment Cards: Some equipment cards may be worth points at the end of the game.

The player with the highest total score is the winner.

Tips for Winning

• Focus on collecting animal cards of a specific type to maximize your points.
• Use your equipment cards strategically to move animal cards to your scoring track.
• Observe the Yosemite Trick cards your opponents are playing to anticipate their strategies.