Pigs and Rats the Card Game with creator Mark Ludy

About Pigs and Rats, from BoardGameGeek:

What are you willing to risk? And if you take that risk, do you have what it takes to be victorious? Enter the kingdom and squabbles of Pigs, Rats, Dogs and Cats. Of warriors, priests and spies. Of treachery and glory. Much is at stake - the reward great. Time to fight! Tooth and claw! -description from the back of the box Pigs and Rats has everything you want in a good card game - strategy, bluffs and battle. The game is composed of rounds and each round has 3 parts - the RISK, the MELD and BATTLE! A game for the ages! Quick to learn but a lifetime to master. Play with 2 to 3 players in single play or discover the joy of team play with 4 players. Inspired by the old world German game 'Bezique". -description from the designer