Chouineurs

Chouineurs: If you lose a trick, whine!

Chouineurs is a trick-taking game in which you can turn the tables at any time! At the start of the round, you can choose the orientation of your hand: two-color cards have different values at the top and bottom. Then bet on the number of tricks you think you can win. Winning this bet will earn you points, but if you lose your tricks, you can always whine to get a bonus!

How to play Chouineurs?

The game is played in 4 rounds. At the beginning of each round, players choose the direction of their hand of cards and secretly bet on the number of tricks they think they will win. Players take turns playing a card, matching the suit if possible. Once the round is over, it is determined who wins the trick (strongest card) and who “whines” (weakest card). The whiner chooses one of the following two bonuses: turn over one of their cards or earn a bonus point. Tricks continue until all cards in the hand have been played.

Why play Chouineurs?

• Ability to change the direction of the cards, and therefore their suit and value.
• Constant tension until the last trick.
• Original illustrations and universe, where you play dragons.
• An innovative trick-taking game, where whining can be a real strategy.

Content:

• 1 rulebook
• 70 cards (44 Schemers, 25 Bets, 1 Reminder)