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The Game
Nürnberger-Spielkarten-Verlag · 2015
1–520 min8+ yrs1.2/5 complexity6.7 BGG#1.328 BGG25,7 KCo-opFamily
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How do you play The Game?
The main objective of The Game is cooperative: all players work together to discard all cards from the deck and their hands onto the four piles before anyone gets stuck with no valid moves left.
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Setup
Place four start cards in a row: two ascending ones showing 1 and two descending ones showing 100. Deal 6 cards to each player (7 for two players, 8 solo) and form a draw pile.
The rules, step by step
Setup
To set up The Game, place four start cards in a vertical or horizontal row: two ascending piles starting at 1 and two descending piles starting at 100. Shuffle the remaining deck and deal 6 cards to each player, or 7 cards for two-player games, and 8 cards for solo play. Place the rest of the cards face down to form the draw pile.
Objective
The main objective of The Game is cooperative: all players work together to discard all cards from the deck and their hands onto the four piles before anyone gets stuck with no valid moves left.
On your turn
During your turn, you must play at least two cards from your hand onto one or more of the four piles. Ascending piles require cards with higher numbers than the top card, while descending piles require lower numbers. After playing your cards, you replenish your hand from the draw pile before the next player takes their turn.
Scoring
Scoring is calculated at the end of the game by counting all unplayed cards remaining in player hands plus any cards left in the draw pile. Scoring fewer than 10 unplayed cards is considered a fantastic victory, while higher counts encourage you to try again.
Game end
The game ends immediately whenever a player is required to play at least two cards but cannot legally do so because all available options violate the ascending or descending rules for every pile.
Tips
Communication is strictly limited: you cannot speak about specific numbers in your hand, but you can talk generally about pacing, such as asking teammates to stay away from a specific pile. Additionally, take advantage of the special rule allowing you to play a card exactly 10 points in the reverse direction of a pile to save a difficult situation.
game anatomy
Complexity1.2 / 5
BGG rating6.7 / 10
Vibe
Co-opFamily
Language dependence
No in-game text needed
Play time
20 min
Players
1–5
Recommended age
8+ yrs
BGG rank
#1.328
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Frequently asked questions
Q1What is the goal of the game?
The main objective of The Game is cooperative: all players work together to discard all cards from the deck and their hands onto the four piles before anyone gets stuck with no valid moves left.
Q2How do you set up the game?
To set up The Game, place four start cards in a vertical or horizontal row: two ascending piles starting at 1 and two descending piles starting at 100. Shuffle the remaining deck and deal 6 cards to each player, or 7 cards for two-player games, and 8 cards for solo play. Place the rest of the cards face down to form the draw pile.
Q3How does a turn work?
During your turn, you must play at least two cards from your hand onto one or more of the four piles. Ascending piles require cards with higher numbers than the top card, while descending piles require lower numbers. After playing your cards, you replenish your hand from the draw pile before the next player takes their turn.
Q4How is scoring calculated?
Scoring is calculated at the end of the game by counting all unplayed cards remaining in player hands plus any cards left in the draw pile. Scoring fewer than 10 unplayed cards is considered a fantastic victory, while higher counts encourage you to try again.
Q5When and how does the game end?
The game ends immediately whenever a player is required to play at least two cards but cannot legally do so because all available options violate the ascending or descending rules for every pile.
Q6What tips are there for beginners?
Communication is strictly limited: you cannot speak about specific numbers in your hand, but you can talk generally about pacing, such as asking teammates to stay away from a specific pile. Additionally, take advantage of the special rule allowing you to play a card exactly 10 points in the reverse direction of a pile to save a difficult situation.
Q7How much does The Game cost?
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Q8Where can I buy The Game cheapest?
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Q9How do you play The Game?
The Game is a card game game, for 1–5 players, taking ~20 minutes, featuring communication limits. Check the Rules tab for setup, gameplay, and scoring, or ask Trișache anything about The Game — our AI assistant built by howtoplay.ro and trained specifically on board game rulebooks.
Q10How many players does The Game support?
The Game is played by 1–5 players.
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Regatul JocurilorROeasyboxCultural voucher
The Game (Romanian Edition)
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RON 49
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Regatul JocurilorEnglish first editioneasyboxCultural voucher
The Game (2015 English Edition)
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RON 79
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