Custom Heroes

Custom Heroes is a climbing card game where your cards literally evolve. The base is classic shedding: lead a set of equal cards, and the next player must play a matching set of equal or higher value, until everyone passes and the last player leads again. First out of cards takes first place. The twist is that the cards are clear plastic and you slide upgrades into the sleeves to modify them, so your hand grows stronger over the course of the game. It is a fantasy-flavored card game for two to six players, about 45 minutes, and it hits a nice spot for people who like Tichu-style trick play but also want a little crafting. Remove the plastic film from each card before your first game.