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Jumpy Jack

Jumpy Jack

Ferti · 2000
2–1615 min8+ yrs1.0/5 complexity7.2 BGG#16.288 BGG92PartyFamily
short answer

How do you play Jumpy Jack?

• Bet: Bet secretly on the winning post order of the three first horses. • Bluff: Fool your opponents by moving advancing any horse you like, without showing your real intentions.

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Jumpy Jack box art
official art · Ferti

• Bet: Bet secretly on the winning post order of the three first horses.

• Bluff: Fool your opponents by moving advancing any horse you like, without showing your real intentions.

• Win: Swipe the stake! You receive two points for each horse in the right place and ten points for guessing the three first horses in the right order at the post. The first player to score 16 points wins!

In Jumpy Jack, you'll need to use the luck of the die roll and bluffing to get around the four hurdles that can stop or delay your horses – or completely eliminate them from the race. When played with large groups, players compete in teams, requiring you to think like your teammate in order to get those horses across the line...

game anatomy
Complexity1.0 / 5
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Vibe
PartyFamily
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
🌐 plays without English
Play time
15 min
Players
2–16
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#16.288
from Trișache · verified

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Q1How much does Jumpy Jack cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Jumpy Jack cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Jumpy Jack?
Jumpy Jack is a racing game, for 2–16 players, taking ~15 minutes, featuring betting and bluffing. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Jumpy Jack — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Jumpy Jack support?
Jumpy Jack is played by 2–16 players.
Q5How long does a game of Jumpy Jack take?
A game of Jumpy Jack takes about 15 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Jumpy Jack for?
Jumpy Jack is recommended from age 8.
Q7How complex is Jumpy Jack?
Jumpy Jack has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 1.0 out of 5.
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