Robotrick (2020)

About this game

A 3-player trick-taking game with a must-follow trump card, but there's a 4th player (a robot: 'Robo' in play). Suits are 1 to 13 in 4 colors. Robo will play cards according to their program, so it depends on their program whether to play small and large number cards when following suit. You can win up to 3 tricks out of 12 tricks, but if you win 4 tricks or more, you lose points.

Does it fit your group?

• Group size. Strictly 3 players — no more, no fewer.
• Rules load. At 2.1/5 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.