Calypso

Arrco Playing Card Co. · 1955

3–460 min8+ yrs2.0/5 complexity5.2 BGG#27.954 BGG53Family

⚡ short answer

How do you play Calypso?

A partnership card game that each player uses the cards won in tricks to form calypsos (all 13 cards of a the players given suit) for herself and her partner. Four regular decks are shuffled together but only 52 are used each hand.

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Not available new in shops

official art · Arrco Playing Card Co.

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game anatomy

Complexity2.0 / 5

BGG rating5.2 / 10

Vibe

Family

Play time

60 min

Players

3–4

Recommended age

8+ yrs

BGG rank

#27.954

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Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Calypso cost?

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Q2Where can I buy Calypso cheapest?

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Q3How do you play Calypso?

Calypso is a card game game, for 3–4 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring set collection. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Calypso — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.

Q4How many players does Calypso support?

Calypso is played by 3–4 players.

Q5How long does a game of Calypso take?

A game of Calypso takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)

Q6What age is Calypso for?

Calypso is recommended from age 8.

Q7How complex is Calypso?

Calypso has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.

Right now, none of the shops we track sells Calypso new.

Mechanics & categories

Set collection →Trick taking →Card Game →