Jekyll seeks balance while Hyde craves extremes in this asymmetric two-player trick-taking duel of dual identities.
Vibe's take
dual identity tug-of-war, asymmetric trick-taking, literary theme, dramatic three-round arc
Who it's for
Two-player trick-taking fans who want asymmetric gameplay that perfectly captures its literary source material.
Not for you ifβ¦
You need more than two players or prefer trick-taking without asymmetric roles.
A two-player trick-taking game where Jekyll tries to balance the tricks evenly while Hyde pushes for extremes. The tug-of-war scoring track perfectly captures the novella's duality: Jekyll needs equilibrium to maintain his identity, while Hyde wins by dragging the score to either extreme. Special potion cards add asymmetric powers, and the three-round structure creates a dramatic narrative arc. The most thematic trick-taking game ever designed for two.
Players
Duration
30 min
Ages 10+
Complexity
1.9 / 5 β LightBGG Rating
6.7/10
Rank #987
5.4k ratings
Published
2021
Designed by
Geonil
Published by
Blackrock Games, Mandoo Games, Geronimo Games, Sugorokuya, Reflexshop, Luma Imports, Delta Vision Publishing, Nasza KsiΔgarnia, Nice Game Publishing, Ghenos Games, Arrakis Games, Zvezda
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Jekyll seeks balance while Hyde craves extremes in this asymmetric two-player trick-taking duel of dual identities.
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