Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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As far back as ancient China, people have been playing trick-taking games, so when we tell you these are the 10 best, that’s saying something.

00:00 Intro

02:05 #10 Spades – 1938 – Uncredited – Public Domain
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/592/spades

03:54 #9 Torchlit  – 2024 – David Spalinski – Allplay –
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/433205/torchlit

06:43 #8 Stich für Stich – 2023 – Markus W. Leon – Zoch Verlag
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/398772/stich-fur-stich

09:10 #7 Sail  – 2023 – Akiyama Koryo, Kozu Yusei – Allplay
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/377470/sail

11:17 #6 Fox in the Forest  - 2017 – Joshua Buergel – Foxtrot Games
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/221965/the-fox-in-the-forest

13:25 #5 Claim –  2017 – Scott Almes – White Goblin Games
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/233961/claim

16:27 #4 Tricky Time Crisis – 2023 – Jon Barron – Baron Jon Games
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/383701/tricky-time-crisis

18:09 #3  Skull King – 2013 – Brent Beck, Jeffrey Beck – Grandpa Beck's Games
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/150145/skull-king

20:21 #2 The Crew: Mission Deep Sea – 2021 – Thomas Sing – KOSMOS
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/324856/the-crew-mission-deep-sea

23:01  #1 The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring – Trick-Taking Game – 2025 – Bryan Bornmueller – Office Dog
boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/429293/the-lord-of-the-rings-the-fellowship-of-the-ring-t