9 Lives

9 Lives

9 Lives is a clever and unique trick-taking game where strategy trumps luck! With 3-4 players, bid on how many tricks you’ll win and use your knowledge of opponents' suits to outwit them. The catch? Each win adds a card to your hand, creating exciting new challenges. With no bad hands, innovative mechanics, and a race to 9 lives, 9 Lives delivers fast-paced, strategic fun. Compact and easy to learn, it’s the perfect card game for fans of trick-taking classics with a modern twist.

Key Features:

• TRICK-TAKING WITH A TWIST: In 9 Lives, you’ll know which suits your opponents hold! Use this extra information to outwit your rivals and plan your plays.
• INNOVATIVE BIDDING MECHANIC: Bet on how many tricks you’ll win before each round. Play it safe or aim for perfection, but beware—every win adds another card to your hand!
• NO BAD HANDS: As long as you can accurately predict your trick count, you’ll score points. It’s all about strategy, not the luck of the draw!
• FUN FOR ALL SKILL LEVELS: Easy to learn for beginners but packed with strategic depth, making it a perfect choice for casual gamers and trick-taking enthusiasts alike.
• REWARDING STRATEGY: Master the balance between winning and losing tricks to hit your bids while navigating trump cards and tactical plays. First player to 9 lives wins!

Contents:

• 36 Cards (1-9 in 4 Suits)
• 4 Cat Tokens
• 4 Score Track Cubes
• 4 Trick Tracking Cubes
• 1 Score Track
• 1 Start Player Token
• 1 Prediction Rug
• 4 Player Reference Tokens