Ratjack

A rodent-themed casino card game where you push your luck toward 25 while abilities let you sabotage everyone else's count.

πŸ‘₯ 2–4 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min10+
β˜… 5.8 Β· BGG #4,524

Who it's for

Fans of push-your-luck card games with real player interaction – the ability cards make it more of a fight than a solo gamble.

Not for you if…

If player elimination frustrates your group, this can knock people out before the round ends, leaving them waiting on the sidelines.

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Vibe's take

Sharp and confrontational – every ability card is a chance to nudge an opponent toward disaster, so the tension never lets up.

About this game

Ratjack takes the push-and-bust tension of casino card games and hands it to rats, weasels, and rodents at the Ratcity Casino. Cards run 1 to 12, each with its own special ability, and you're trying to build value in front of you without tipping over 25. Push too far and you're out, the last rodent standing, or the one who lands exactly on 25, wins.

Blackjack-style bust mechanicCard abilities manipulate valuesPlayer elimination tension
By the numbers

Players

Best at 3 playersWorks with 2–4

Duration

15–30 min

Ages 10+

Complexity

1.7 / 5 β€” Light

BGG Rating

5.8/10

Rank #4,524

1.0k ratings

Published

2024

Language

Moderate text