Lost Ranks
A board game by David McDougal
2-4 2-4
20 minutes Medium
Team-Based Game, Hidden Roles, Highest-Lowest Scoring, Trick-taking
Card Game, Wargame, World War II
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Description
Lost Ranks throws you and up to three friends into a chaotic WWII skirmish where you’re not quite sure who’s on your side until the cards hit the table. In this fast‑paced, 20‑minute card‑and‑trick‑taking mash‑up, hidden roles keep everyone guessing, while the twist of scoring both the highest and the lowest hands means you’ll be cheering for the underdog and the ace at the same time. Designed by David McDougal and fresh out of the 2026 press, the game balances enough strategy for seasoned board gamers without drowning newcomers in rules. Form shaky alliances, bluff your opponents, and try to outwit the ever‑shifting battlefield – all while the clock ticks down and the drama ramps up. It’s a wild, team‑based war game that’s as easy to learn as it is impossible to put down.
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