Ghostbumpers

A trick-taking game where winning too much gets your character scared silly.

πŸ‘₯ 3–6 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min8+
β˜… 5.6 Β· BGG #10,379

Who it's for

Good for trick-taking fans who want a lighter, spookier spin on the genre with a built-in push-your-luck feel.

Not for you if…

If you want classic, straightforward trick-taking without the added risk-calculation layer, this bends the formula more than you might want.

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Vibe's take

Twitchy and reactive β€” every trick is a small gamble between playing bold for points and dodging the fright that comes with winning too often.

About this game

Ghostbumpers turns trick-taking upside down inside a haunted bumper-car ride. Winning tricks means risking that your character gets spooked, so you're constantly calculating how brave β€” or careful β€” to play. The players who hold their nerve without folding entirely score the most.

Trick-taking with a twistPredictive bidding elementBraver play scores more
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 4–6

Duration

15–30 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

1.8 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.6/10

Rank #10,379

237 ratings

Published

2025