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Guess That Trick

games.alsoKnownAs: GTT, Trick Guessing Game

games.playerCount: 2-4

games.rules

A strategy and execution game where players attempt to guess each other's secretly chosen tricks. Points are scored for correct guesses and for successfully defending your trick. Setup: 2-4 players. Agree on a target score (first to 9 points wins standard). Each player mentally chooses a secret trick they are confident they can land. Turn structure: 1. Player 1 thinks of a secret trick (does not announce it). 2. Player 2 guesses what trick Player 1 is holding. 3. Player 1 attempts their secret trick: - If Player 2 guessed correctly AND Player 1 lands the trick: Player 2 scores 1 point. - If Player 2 guessed correctly AND Player 1 fails the trick: Player 1 scores 1 point (bait and switch). - If Player 2 guessed incorrectly AND Player 1 lands the trick: Player 1 scores 1 point. - If Player 2 guessed incorrectly AND Player 1 fails: No points scored. 4. Rotate roles clockwise. Win condition: First player to 9 points wins.

games.variations

Team variant: Partners share a secret trick, teammates take turns guessing. Extended scoring: Landing a trick no one guesses = 2 points.