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Rook Requiem

Rook Requiem

Rose Gauntlet Entertainment · 2026
3–545 min10+ yrs2.0/5 complexity7.2 BGG118Family
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How do you play Rook Requiem?

Every soul needs a guide. Usher spirits to the afterlife in this spooky trick-taking game for three to five players. Face off in a strategic duel for ghosts, each with unique modifiers you need the most.

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Rook Requiem box art
official art · Rose Gauntlet Entertainment

Every soul needs a guide. Usher spirits to the afterlife in this spooky trick-taking game for three to five players. Face off in a strategic duel for ghosts, each with unique modifiers you need the most. But beware of the powerful Rook lurking in each player’s hand, for they have the ultimate power to upset your plans.

How to Play

  1. Determine Trump
  2. Deal Cards
  3. Reveal a Ghost
  4. Play Tricks
  • You must follow suit
  • High card wins, unless trump is played
  • Highest trump wins the trick, unless a Rook is played. Rooks have unique powers and copy the previously played suit.
  1. The Winner Takes the Trick and the Ghost Card
  • Ghost cards can be positive or negative, and have special abilities
  1. Play a Round – Each round consists of 12 tricks.
  2. Count Scores and Reset – The Highest Score after 3 Rounds wins!
game anatomy
Complexity2.0 / 5
BGG rating7.2 / 10
Vibe
Family
Play time
45 min
Players
3–5
Recommended age
10+ yrs
from Trișache · verified

Frequently asked questions

Q1How much does Rook Requiem cost?
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Q2Where can I buy Rook Requiem cheapest?
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Q3How do you play Rook Requiem?
Rook Requiem is a animals game, for 3–5 players, taking ~45 minutes, featuring trick-taking. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about Rook Requiem — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q4How many players does Rook Requiem support?
Rook Requiem is played by 3–5 players.
Q5How long does a game of Rook Requiem take?
A game of Rook Requiem takes about 45 minutes. (The first game doesn't count. It never counts.)
Q6What age is Rook Requiem for?
Rook Requiem is recommended from age 10.
Q7How complex is Rook Requiem?
Rook Requiem has a BoardGameGeek complexity of 2.0 out of 5.

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