Trick-Taking and Climbing
Taiki Shinzawa, trick-taking innovator
Few people have pushed trick-taking in new directions quite like Taiki Shinzawa. Let's explore his catalog together.
Trick-Taking and Climbing
The 24 trick-taking games I played in one weekend
TTUTCON II introduced me to so many amazing games.
Trick-Taking and Climbing
Four games to replace the classic card game Hearts
Hearts is great, but these four games are newer and shinier.
Great Games
10 great trick-taking and climbing games from 2024
Plus, 10 honorable mentions — because, well, why not?
Trick-Taking and Climbing
Four tips for self-publishing your game with designer Chris Wray
Plus: A look at six self-published trick-taking games designed by Chris Wray.
Trick-Taking and Climbing
Why trick-taking campaign games work
Why are games like The Crew and The Fellowship of the Ring: Trick-Taking Game so successful?
Card Games
Replace Spades with these great trick-taking games
The classic card game has plenty of worthy successors.
Card Games
Three great new trick-taking games
Spring Cleaning, Xylotar and Seers Catalog highlight a strong year for card games.
Card Games
The 25 trick-taking games I played in one weekend
I recently attended the first-ever TTUTCON, the Trick-Takers of Utah Convention. These are the 25 trick-taking games that I played that weekend.
Card Games
Six great climbing and shedding card games
Get rid of your cards fastest if you want to be successful.
Card Games
Six more great trick-taking games
Trick-taking games are being released at a fast clip. These six are some of the many games worth your time.
Card Games
12 board games to take to a family reunion
Plus: How I think about what games I'm taking.