Tag Archives: Trick Taking Games

My 20 Favorite Trick-Taking Games (Article by Chris Wray)

Posted on March 16, 2024 by Chris Wray

I last published a list of my top 20 trick-taking games back in 2021. There have been several additions to the list, in large part due to the recent explosion in interest in the mechanic. Without further ado, here is … Continue reading →

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The Six of VIII (Game Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on March 14, 2024 by Chris Wray

“The reign of Henry VIII is one of the most fascinating in English history. Not only was it a time of revolutionary political and social change, but it was also dominated by one of the most extraordinary and charismatic men … Continue reading →

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Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition (Game Review by Chris Wray)

Posted on March 3, 2023 by Chris Wray

Cat in the Box: Deluxe Edition is the latest mega-hit on the trick-taking scene. It was arguably the hottest game at Gen Con 2022, and it has been wildly popular in the months since then. Nearly 5,000 people report owning … Continue reading →

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Tricks and Trumps: Series Introduction (Or Reintroduction?)

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Chris Wray

Tricks and Trumps: Series Introduction (Or Reintroduction?)  This is the series introduction for a 13-part series featuring trick-taking games. And today marks the start of Trick-Taking Week here on The Opinionated Gamers.   If you’re a long time reader, this might … Continue reading →

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10 Great Trick Taking Games (Article by Chris Wray)

Posted on September 15, 2020 by Chris Wray

Trick taking is a favorite mechanic of ours here at The Opinionated Gamers.  Though we never finished our Tricks and Trumps series, we do cover a lot of the games on this site.   And over on BGG, I run the … Continue reading →

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