Irezumi (2012)

About this game

Irezumi is a game in which players play the role of the Yakuza's leaders identified with unique different tattoos (secret card). The players manage their deck of Tattoo and Inks to complete the Irezumi of the subordinates's body in order to obtain their loyalty. Your goal is to obtain the majority playing cards in different stack. All the choices are focused on the bluff and the deduction of which tattoo belongs to a certain boss. There are different strategies to manage your hand and the luck factor, although present, is very limited.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 4.
• Rules load. At 2.0/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 8 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.