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Hamlet

Hamlet

(Web published) · 2015
30 min0+ yrs7.0 BGG22Kids
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How do you play Hamlet?

This game is played with a standard deck of cards stripped down to AKQJT987 plus one Joker. Eleven tricks are played, hence one player will win either the middling number of tricks, or, if two win the same number, a unique number of tricks.

To find the best price for Hamlet, howtoplay.ro compares deals from Romanian shops every day.

Not available new in shops
Hamlet box art
official art · (Web published)

This game is played with a standard deck of cards stripped down to AKQJT987 plus one Joker. Eleven tricks are played, hence one player will win either the middling number of tricks, or, if two win the same number, a unique number of tricks. That player is designated Hamlet. A new trump suit and a scoring multiplier (whether it is more desirable "to be or not to be" Hamlet) are decided at the start of each round.

game anatomy
BGG rating7.0 / 10
Vibe
Kids
Play time
0 min
Players
3
Recommended age
0+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Hamlet cost?
No store is currently tracking Hamlet. Check the Prices tab — you can set a price alert to be notified when it appears.
Q2Where can I buy Hamlet cheapest?
Check the Prices tab — howtoplay.ro aggregates offers from 7+ Romanian board-game stores and tracks price history.
Q3How do you play Hamlet?
Hamlet is a card game game, for 3 players, taking ~0 minutes, featuring simultaneous action selection. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Hamlet — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Hamlet support?
Hamlet is played by 3 players.
Q5How long does a game of Hamlet take?
A game of Hamlet takes about 0 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Hamlet for?
Hamlet is recommended from age 0.

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

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