Power Vacuum

Trick-taking meets political backstabbing.

πŸ‘₯ 1–5 players⏱ approx. 45 minπŸͺ„ A round to warm up8+
🧩 Solo modeβ˜… 5.8 Β· BGG #4,412

Who it's for

Trick-taking fans who want a sharper, more political twist with hidden goals layered in.

Not for you if…

You want straightforward trick-taking – Power Vacuum's hidden agendas add a layer of politics that changes the usual math.

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Vibe's take

Sly and calculating – winning isn't about taking every trick, it's about engineering exactly who rises and falls when it counts.

About this game

Power Vacuum is a trick-taking game of political intrigue after the death of the Supreme Appliance. You win tricks to shift Power levels around the table, chase hidden Agenda cards, and build a statue toward claiming the vacant throne.

Trick-taking with hidden agendasPower manipulation via Control BoardFifth suit of hidden Spies
By the numbers

Players

Best at 4–5 playersWorks with 3–5

Duration

30–45 min

Ages 8+

Complexity

2.0 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.8/10

Rank #4,412

911 ratings

Published

2024