Tricksters (2016)

About this game

Tricksters is a fast paced card game for 1-4 players (or up to eight with two copies) held in a mystical world populated by cute crazy creatures, the Annukuhs, created by dark and light energy. In the game, players must seek and absorb only light or only dark energy. If a player would gain the other type of energy, they get farther from winning; but any side can win. Energy is obtained by favoring a race of Annukuh each round. Cards are placed in a general pool made by all players and revealed once each round. So, the longer the game, the fastest the Annukuh will collect energy. Choose your side carefully, and don't be outrunned by the other players!

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 1 to 8. It has a designed solo mode.
• Rules load. At 2.2/5 this is a mid-weight game — expect a proper rules explanation before you start.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.