Shadow Cards
2025Christopher Haviland, Robert A. Kamp
2 - 5 players
30 - 40 min
Medium weight: Teach it in one sitting
From BoardGameGeek
In Shadow Cards, players secretly predict how many points they want to score in that round. Before each trick-taking round, two cards from their hand are chosen, whose value also determines the points to be scored. The question always arises: Do I set aside the high numbers to score a lot of points at the end, or do I keep them to make it easier to win tricks during the game? Those who combine instinct and strategy can prevail and win after three rounds. -description from the publisher
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Which Shadow Cards video should I watch?
Shadow Cards has 2 videos from 2 creators: 1 review and 1 how-to-play guide. They date from October to November 2025.
To learn the rules, start with "Shadow Cards (Explication des règles et dégustation du jeu)" by Vin d'jeu, which runs 8 min.
For an opinion before you buy, start with "Garrett's Games Reviews Shadow Cards from AMIGO" by Garrett's Games.
If you like it, try Blank Slate, Rhymes with Duck, Blank Slate: Challenge and Ferret Out, also by Robert A. Kamp.
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About Shadow Cards
From BoardGameGeek:
In Shadow Cards, players secretly predict how many points they want to score in that round. Before each trick-taking round, two cards from their hand are chosen, whose value also determines the points to be scored. The question always arises: Do I set aside the high numbers to score a lot of points at the end, or do I keep them to make it easier to win tricks during the game? Those who combine instinct and strategy can prevail and win after three rounds. -description from the publisher
Designers
Christopher Haviland, Robert A. Kamp
Artist
Christian Effenberger
Publisher
AMIGO
Categories
Mechanics
Trick-taking & Climbing