Misty

Misty is a clever drafting card game where players build a 12-card window, choosing which cards to keep and which to pass on. The twist: some cards will move and cover others once all cards are played, eliminating them from scoring — so planning ahead is everything.

Each turn, pick a card from your hand and pass the rest to your neighbour. Think carefully: do you take the card you want, or block the one your opponent needs? Once all cards are placed, movement effects resolve and covered cards are removed. The player whose window scores the most points wins. A second difficulty level adds extra strategic depth for returning players.

What's good?

• Drafting mechanic with a spatial twist — card placement matters as much as card selection
• Two difficulty levels make it accessible for newcomers and more challenging for experienced players
• Plays in 15 minutes and fits in a pocket — ideal for travel
• Encourages forward thinking and anticipation without heavy rules overhead

Who is it for?

• ✔ Families with children aged 6 and up
• ✔ Players who enjoy drafting and light strategy games
• ✔ Travellers wanting a compact game that plays quickly
• ✖ Not suited to players wanting cooperative play or longer, heavier games

A standalone game. Part of the Helvetiq pocket collection.

Pair with: More titles in the Helvetiq collection.