Shut The Books
- Players: 3–4 players
- Play time: 40 min
- BGG rating: 7.5
About Shut The Books
There is no master today. That's right, why don't you all try using forbidden books? No problem, as long as you clean it up by the time you get back. Wow, beautiful magic is coming out of this book. Is this supposed to… Too bad, I have to use the forbidden book to close the forbidden book! Shut the Books is a trick-taking game where you bid with cards. Aim to win the trick with a card of the same color or number as the card you played. The number of tricks performed also changes depending on the number of cards played.
- Released
- 2024
- Designer
- 新澤 大樹 (Taiki Shinzawa)
- Age
- 7+
- Best with
- 4 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Shut The Books?
Shut The Books plays with 3–4 players.
What is the best player count for Shut The Books?
BoardGameGeek community voters say Shut The Books is best with 4 players (3 votes).
How long does Shut The Books take to play?
A game of Shut The Books takes 40 min.
What age is Shut The Books for?
The recommended minimum age for Shut The Books is 7+.
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