Charuma

A trick-taking card game with fast bidding and partially hidden hands. Cards come in two suits, blue and red, with values from 1 to 10. Each player keeps two cards hidden while placing the rest face up. At the start of each round, players spend victory points to bid for visible cards, using their hidden cards and the available information to judge which hand to take. Players lead tricks with one card or a pair, and must follow visible suits when possible. Special rules allow duplicate cards, matching ace-and-10 combinations, and pairs to alter the usual card values. Tricks, aces, and the final trick provide points, creating choices around hand management and risk.

Players: 2–5 best 2
Playing time: 20–45 min
Age: 8+
Complexity: 2 / 5