Ghosts of Christmas is an innovative trick-taking game by Allplay, where players play cards across three time periods: the past, the present, and the future. Each round, players predict how many tricks they will win and attempt to achieve this by strategically playing cards in the different time periods. The unique mechanic of playing simultaneously into multiple time periods adds a deep strategic layer to the traditional trick-taking formula.
How is the game played?
At the beginning of each round, players predict the number of tricks they think they will win.
- Players have playmats with three numbered spaces representing the time periods.
- On their turn, players place a card in one of these spaces.
- The first card played in a space sets the suit for that time period, and other players must follow suit or play a card in another space.
- After all three tricks are completed, winners are determined, and the next round begins.
- Points are awarded based on how accurately players predict their tricks.
Box Contents:
- 4 player score cubes
- 1 first player marker
- 1 victory point score board
- 20 door tokens
- 12 wreath tokens
- 4 dials
- 4 player boards
- 48 cards (4 colors)
Specifications:
- Number of players: 3-4
- Age: 8 and up
- Playtime: 40 minutes