Beggars and Thieves
- Players: 2–5 players
- Play time: 15–30 min
- BGG rating: 6.2
About Beggars and Thieves
A trick-taking game of unequal suits - there are three beggar suits (where most of the points are) and one thief suit (which is the trump suit). The game also features variable partnerships from hand to hand (determined by the play of one of the thief cards.) The game came packaged with two identical decks with different backs, with the exception of the Swedish edition which instead sported a plastic card tray. Beggars & Thieves is not a perfect game, but was definitely ahead of it's time, fitting in nicely with the plethora of "tweaked" trick-taking games we see today.
- Released
- 1984
- Age
- 10+
Rules and prices
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How many players can play Beggars and Thieves?
Beggars and Thieves plays with 2–5 players.
How long does Beggars and Thieves take to play?
A game of Beggars and Thieves takes 15–30 min.
What age is Beggars and Thieves for?
The recommended minimum age for Beggars and Thieves is 10+.
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