Ratjack

A game by Mathieu Can, Maxime Mercier

2 - 4 Players 15 - 30 minutes Low

Hand Management, Player Elimination, Take That

Animals, Card Game

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Description

Get ready to scurry into the world of Ratjack, a fast-paced card game designed by Mathieu Can and Maxime Mercier, published in 2024. In this game, 2 to 4 players gather to outmaneuver each other, using special abilities and clever hand management to be the last one standing. With a playtime of just 15 to 30 minutes, Ratjack is the perfect game for a quick gaming session, and its easy-to-learn rules make it accessible to players of all ages. In Ratjack, each player starts with a card face down and one in hand, drawing from a central deck that's been shuffled together from two of the game's four unique decks. On their turn, they can play a card face down, use a card's special ability, or discard a card to flip over a face-down card and activate its power. But beware - if a player's total value exceeds 25, they're out of the game. The goal is to be the last player remaining, or to reach exactly 25 points, earning points by taking out opponents. With its interactive card abilities and take-that gameplay, Ratjack is a thrilling experience that's all about strategy and a little bit of luck. Will you be the one to come out on top, or will your opponents outsmart you? There's only one way to find out - gather your friends, shuffle the deck, and get ready to play Ratjack.