A trick-taking game where the numbered discs you win or reclaim keep reshuffling your hand.
Who it's for
Trick-taking fans who want a compact, quick-to-reset variant with a clever twist on hand composition between tricks.
Not for you if…
If you're new to trick-taking mechanics generally, the may-follow drafting-back system adds a layer of bookkeeping that traditional trick-takers don't have.
Vibe's take
Sharp and calculating despite the short runtime — because reclaimed discs go back into your hand face-down, you're constantly tracking what could still be out there, and the score-halving threshold adds a real should-I-stop-now tension.
12 Chip Trick is a trick-taking game built around 12 numbered discs instead of cards, where the trick winner drafts the disc face-up into a permanent collection while everyone else quietly reclaims theirs face-down back into hand. It's a "may follow" system, so you're not locked into suit — every trick reshuffles who holds which numbers for the next round. Scoring rewards restraint too: cross 21 points and your total gets cut in half.
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Players
Duration
20 min
Ages 8+
Complexity
1.6 / 5 — LightBGG Rating
6.0/10
Rank #2,942
1.7k ratings
Published
2022