Inside Up Games
Crits & Tricks
Crits & Tricks
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Crits & Tricks takes trick-taking somewhere it hasn't been before — into a fantasy tavern where every hand is a quest, every suit is a mercenary class, and the win condition changes depending on who's at the table. It's a clever, flavourful design that layers RPG trappings onto a tight card game structure without losing the sharpness that makes trick-takers satisfying.
Each round, players draft quests with unique objectives, then pair rolled polyhedral dice with mercenaries from seven different classes. Each class changes how the trick is won — and each comes with a CRIT ability that can swing the game at the right moment. Between the quest drafting, the Barkeep's Challenge, and the shifting win conditions, there's a lot of game packed into a compact box.
What's good?
- Seven mercenary classes each change the win condition of the trick
- Quest drafting adds a strategic layer before each hand is played
- Polyhedral dice integrate naturally rather than feeling bolted on
- CRIT abilities create memorable moments and genuine swings
- Compact and quick — plays in 20–40 minutes
Who is it for?
- ✔ Trick-taking fans looking for something with more texture and variety
- ✔ RPG-adjacent players who enjoy fantasy theming in card games
- ✔ Groups who want a game that plays differently each session
- ✖ Players who prefer traditional, rules-light trick-takers
| Players | 1–4 |
| Playing Time | 20–40 mins |
| Age | 10+ |
| Complexity | Light–Medium |
| Mechanics | Trick-taking, dice rolling, hand management, drafting |
| Publisher | Inside Up Games |
| Release Date | 30 July 2026 |
| Designer(s) | Pete Wissinger |
| Artist(s) | Arad Safarzadegan |
| Product Code | IUG019 |
| Barcode | 634562463838 |
| Dimensions | 17.8 × 23.0 × 5.0 cm |
Pair with: Browse our Card Games collection for more great titles that reward sharp play and quick thinking.
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