Ligretto*
Ligretto is a fast-paced card game where each player has a unique deck of 40 cards, numbered 1-10 in four different colors. The game is dynamic and requires quick thinking and rapid play. The objective is to empty your Ligretto stack by playing cards to the center of the table, following specific rules. The game is played simultaneously, adding to the excitement and challenge.
Gameplay Overview
- Individual Decks: Play with a unique deck of 40 cards.
- Rapid Play: Simultaneously try to empty your Ligretto stack.
- Color and Number Matching: Place cards in ascending order and matching color in the center.
Special Features
- Dynamic Game Rounds: The round ends when a player empties their Ligretto stack.
- Scoring System: Gain points for played cards and lose points for remaining cards.
- Variants: Optional rules for additional strategic depth, including a descending order variant.
Conclusion
Ligretto is ideal for players who enjoy fast-paced, real-time card games. It combines elements of speed, strategy, and quick decision-making, making it an exciting choice for game nights. The game's simplicity in rules but complexity in gameplay ensures that each round is filled with rapid action and fun competition.
- 2 - 4 Players
- 10 Minutes
- 8+ years old
- Immediately playable
We like Ligretto so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 20 in The best board games of the 80s
- Position 2 in The best games presented at the Spiel 1988 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 20 in The best games presented at the Spiel 2007 game fair in Essen, Germany
- Position 2 in The best games released in 1988📆
- Position 19 in The best travel board, card & dice games for on the road 🧳
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