Santa Fe

A game by Péter Szöllősi

3 - 5 Players 30 - 45 minutes Unknown

Hand Management, Ladder Climbing, Push Your Luck, Set Collection, Trick-taking

American West, Card Game

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Description

In Santa Fe, you'll saddle up with 2 to 4 other players to take on the Wild West, aiming to collect the most points and take down as many tricks as possible over the course of 11 rounds. The twist is that lower-valued cards are actually worth more, since there are fewer of them in the deck, adding a layer of strategy to your gameplay. As you navigate the game, you'll have the chance to challenge other players and even the sheriff to a Mexican standoff, where only one player will be left standing to take several tricks at once. With simple rules that can be explained quickly, Santa Fe is easy to jump into, but don't let that fool you - the game requires a combination of hand management, ladder climbing, and push your luck tactics to come out on top. Designed by Péter Szöllősi and published in 2020, this 30 to 45 minute game is perfect for a quick evening with friends. As you collect special bandit cards and fight duels at just the right time, you'll be working to earn the most points and emerge as the final winner. With its unique blend of card game mechanics and American West theme, Santa Fe is a rootin'-tootin' good time that's sure to leave you wanting more.