A Fool's Fortune (2012)

About this game

Game description from the publisher: Come play a game of mischief, magic, mirth, and lore. Delve into the Book of Fate to reveal mysterious fortunes: realms near and far, resources wondrous and wild. Cast your lot with a crew of assorted (and sordid) characters. If you pay your dues and play your hand right, you may just win a fool's fortune. A Fool's Fortune is a two- or three-player card game in the tradition of Rummy in which players race to make sets – but with several wily twists. Found within the deck of 77 unique cards are five suits of Fortunes and a host of talented characters for players to put to use.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 2 to 3.
• Rules load. At 2.5/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 13 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.