Trick & Snipers

About this board game

Trick & Snipers is a fast trick-taking game for 3–5 players that takes about 15 minutes to play. It challenges players to look beyond simply winning tricks, because only certain victories earn points.

Players must follow the lead suit whenever possible. Tricks are normally won face down and are not worth any points. A trick is instead won face up and scores 1 point when it is claimed through a special win condition.

There are two ways to achieve a special win in Trick & Snipers:

• Take the 7: win a trick by taking a seven.
• Make 13: play a card in a different suit that adds up to 13 against the maximum card in the lead suit.

The game’s distinctive scoring creates a sharp distinction between taking a trick and making it count. Winning a trick face down may help with the flow of play, but a face-up special win is what advances you toward victory.

The first player to achieve two points wins. This simple objective makes each lead, card choice, and special opportunity important, while the must-follow rule keeps decisions focused and easy to understand.

A standout component is the “7” super card, which is covered in gold foil. With its compact rules and unusual win conditions, the game offers a concise twist on traditional trick-taking. The release includes English rules.