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Jack Attack

Jack Attack

Ad Magic, Inc. (AdMagic Games) · 2014
3–610+ yrs2.0/5 complexity6.0 BGG32Family
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How do you play Jack Attack?

Jack Attack is a trick-taking game with an augmented deck, described by the publisher as "combining the best elements of Spades, Hearts, and Bridge." The deck contains the standard 52 cards, plus 4 suited "1"s, 2 "Big" Jokers, and 2 "Little" Jokers.

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Jack Attack is a trick-taking game with an augmented deck, described by the publisher as "combining the best elements of Spades, Hearts, and Bridge." The deck contains the standard 52 cards, plus 4 suited "1"s, 2 "Big" Jokers, and 2 "Little" Jokers.

The object is to avoid taking Jacks, although a player may collect all four for a "Grand Slam", similar to shooting the moon in Hearts.

The players are dealt a number of cards dependent on the number of players. The dealer determines trump/no trump, and makes the opening lead. Suit must be followed, with the exception of the Jokers, which may be played on any trick. Trick is won (in order of precedence) by the first "Big" Joker, highest trump, or highest card of the suit led. ("Little" Jokers cannot win tricks.)

Play continues until one person has taken 10 Jacks, or 10 hands have been played. Low score wins. ("Grand Slams" alter this somewhat.)

game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating6.0 / 10
Vibe
Family
Players
3–6
Recommended age
10+ yrs
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Q3How do you play Jack Attack?
Jack Attack is a card game game, for 3–6 players, taking ~60 minutes, featuring trick-taking. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Jack Attack — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Jack Attack support?
Jack Attack is played by 3–6 players.
Q5How long does a game of Jack Attack take?
A game of Jack Attack takes about 60 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Jack Attack for?
Jack Attack is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Jack Attack?
Jack Attack has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.
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