Incredible video, I love how thorough and educational it is. And this is from someone who doesn't typically care that much about trick-taking games. My favourite is Skull King, and I'm certainly drawn to contract games, which add a layer of tension that I really enjoy.
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Jon!
@alymbouras Жыл бұрын
The video is amazing! It's so informative and detailed, and even as someone who's not a big fan of trick-taking games, I still found it engaging. I'm particularly fond of Crown Battles which has neat graphics and unique powerful cards!
@OverusedBrush4 ай бұрын
What exactly do play a "trick" really mean here? Why is it feel that "trick" is a noun here. This naming is annoying.
@AdaminWales4 ай бұрын
It’s a seventeenth century word originally referring to a hand of cards - as in the widely used phrase “to miss a trick”. In trick taking games “trick” generally refers to a round of play. It is gamer jargon, and a little confusing because it is the same word used for magic “tricks” or for a prank (aka. a trick). The English language is full of words with multiple meanings like this.
@Lancelot11376 жыл бұрын
Wow. Immediately subscribing! Plus, your game Picoco looks incredible. I want to purchase it!
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Lance Ryan Thanks Lance! Glad you enjoyed it!
@lordoftheflings Жыл бұрын
So its basically all luck, based on the cards you happen to get?
@AdaminWales Жыл бұрын
There’s certainly a lot of luck involved - but it varies a lot from game to game. Many have a timing element; some are about making predictions; some about reading other players’ actions and intentions; and trick taking games always have an element of memory as you count the cards which have been played. But yes, it’s quick a luck-dependent genre of games.
@jakesvosvo6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I'm a big trick taking fan. Pikoko looks very interesting! I'll probably be picking that one up once it's available.
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Jacob Svobodny Thanks Jacob! Glad you enjoyed the video.
@jeremyoverton70476 жыл бұрын
HurrahI absolutely ADORE trick taking games and will be gladly seeking out a copy of your new game Pikoko at UKGE. Will you be on the Brain Games booth Adam?
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Jeremy Overton Hi Jeremy, I don’t have an official slot to spend time at the Brain Games booth, but undoubtedly I’ll be hovering around there a lot because they will be launching my drawing game Doodle Rush in the U.K. for the first time, as well as Pikoko. I’ll also be signing copies of my speed-game Big Bazar at the Coiled Spring booth, both days.
@jeremyoverton70476 жыл бұрын
Adam's Boardgame Wales Thanks Adam. I will keep a look out. It would be great to say Hi. And congratulations on your third published game!
@jamesbrazeal38476 жыл бұрын
I always look forward to your next video. Another great video Adam.
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
James Brazeal Thanks James.
@harperrob6 жыл бұрын
Great video, Adam. I loved the way that in most cases you managed to chain to the next section from each game. Also I need to try Claim now -- the game it is clearly based on, German Whist, is my "favourite 2-player traditional card game that isn't Cribbage", so I suspect I will like it. :)
@pincao6 жыл бұрын
Great insight Adam. Well done. Pikoko looks very interesting..
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Thanks Paul - hope to run into you at Essen!
@guacamolen3 ай бұрын
Thanks for this overview! I'm wrapping up a design for a trick-taking game and came here to see how unique of a scoring mechanic is that I'm introducing, and I'm leaving with a lot of respect for designers in the genre.
@AdaminWales3 ай бұрын
Thanks - that’s great! Good luck with your game :)
@edmundengland6 жыл бұрын
Great video! I really learned som vital stuff this film. I'm designing a trick-taking card game. Do you know of a book on the topic on the history of trick-taking games.
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Edmund England Hi Edmund, I believe David Parlett’s book on the History of Card Games is well regarded. I haven’t read it though.
@taterjoe3 жыл бұрын
This video is helping me immensely with creating my own trick-taking game. Trick taking is such an incredible mechanism that doesn't get too much spotlight but I've fallen in love with so much. What I'm doing with trick taking is adding a couple more mechanisms to it, making it a challenge for myself to break down and learn the intricacies of the fun of trick taking games. Thank you for the wonderful insight and many games of trick taking.
@AdaminWales3 жыл бұрын
Good luck with your game!
@MargueriteCottrell6 жыл бұрын
my two favorites are still Nyet and Rowboat. I would LOVE to try Pala (and of course your Pikoko!)
@MargueriteCottrell6 жыл бұрын
oh and I still haven't played Claim! must to catch up!
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Pala really deserves to come back with a bigger release!
@DanielVieu6 жыл бұрын
Pala is really good, ill have to try Rowboat, havent heard of it.
@skeezaworkan3 жыл бұрын
I love how Claim redesigned traditional classic German Whist.
@boardgamefangirl6 жыл бұрын
Once again Adam--a fantastic video. I always feel like I've taken a class when I watch your videos--very educational (and interesting!). I've put your game Pikoko onto my bgg wishlist.
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Boardgame Fan Girl Thanks! Glad you are still enjoying the videos! :)
@Rodney-dd6zg6 жыл бұрын
Hi Adam- based on your explanation, would UNO be a climbing game?
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Rodney1210 Hi! My explanation was not the clearest! I combined “shedding” and “climbing” games into one genre. They are related but separate. Uno is not a climbing game. The defining feature of a climbing game is that each player must play higher than the previous player (i.e. “climb” higher). Uno is a “shedding” game (you need to get rid of all your cards). Most climbing games are also shedding games (but not all shedding games are climbing games). I believe there are non-shedding climbing games, but I haven’t played any!
@Rodney-dd6zg6 жыл бұрын
Adam's Boardgame Wales Thanks for clearing that up. I really enjoy these videos where you go deep into game genres
@lukenarlee81183 жыл бұрын
Great video! Just getting into trick talking games. Also, your game collection is amazing and very impressive.
@AdaminWales3 жыл бұрын
Thanks - glad you enjoyed the video :)
@asmrjackunboxinggames43284 жыл бұрын
You can play all those games with buying one Deck of Tarot Playing Cards.
@AdaminWales3 жыл бұрын
Can't beat a good deck of cards - more portable too!
@planetageekmx20043 жыл бұрын
Great video Adam! I like the way you classified the games
@AdaminWales3 жыл бұрын
Thanks. It’s an old one now! But I really enjoyed researching it :)
@staciehaden88885 жыл бұрын
I have almost all of these. Trick taking and ladder climbing are definitely my favorite mechanism. I bought Sticheln and Scharfe Schoten from your video. I had them on my radar, but you sealed it.
@ninajiron54886 жыл бұрын
Great video. I have been looking for more trick taking games to add to my collection, and you mentioned so many that sound fantastic! Thank you!
@beaverproject11 ай бұрын
Nice explanation.
@alessandromorandini44013 жыл бұрын
What a lesson! Thank you!
@XRay445 жыл бұрын
Cahoots was a neat one that came out this year that I really liked.
@MonkeyDash20096 жыл бұрын
Dyfed -4 sounds about right ;)
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Rob Fisher Yes, I tried to make it as realistic as possible.
@upandawaygames6 жыл бұрын
Ever play Lamarckian Poker?
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Rick Heli I haven’t heard of it. Is it worth me giving it a try? :)
@upandawaygames6 жыл бұрын
I should think so. Probably inspired Claim and some other games. You can play using ordinary cards. boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/3270/lamarckian-poker
@DanielVieu6 жыл бұрын
Does anyone know what size the cards are for sleeving>?
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Daniel Vieu Which game are you thinking of sleeving?
@DanielVieu6 жыл бұрын
Adam's Boardgame Wales sorry, Pikoko. Is that chichewa for peacock? I bought Pikoko but want to make sure I have sleeves for the game. Also hoping it will fit in the box with sleeved cards
@AdaminWales6 жыл бұрын
Daniel Vieu I believe it is chichewa for peacock! My version was called Ruffling Feathers but Brain Games wanted a more internationally appealing name. I like it! I don’t have a copy of Pikoko myself yet, so I don’t know card dimensions sorry!