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.