Instinct (1998)

About this game

An exact trick-taking game ala Oh Hell!, with 5 suits numbered 1-12 plus 6 trump cards. 11 cards are passed out each hand. Point are awarded if you get your bid exactly, zero otherwise.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Works with 3 to 6.
• Rules load. At 1.4/5 this is a light game — explain it in a few minutes, good for a table that has not played much.
• Age. The publisher suggests 10 and up. That rates the rules rather than the artwork, so judge the box yourself for younger players.