Prey is an engaging trick-taking card game by Allplay for 3-4 players, where strategy and timing are crucial. The game consists of 12 tricks; the first six are played with the "Predator" side of the cards. After these six tricks, players flip their cards to the "Prey" side for the final six tricks. Players must follow suit if able. The goal is to be the first player to win your assigned number of tricks, determined by a dice roll, twice. Can you cleverly manipulate your hand and the flipped cards to secure victory?
How is the game played?
- Setup: Shuffle the deck of 48 animal cards (12 in each of the 4 suits). Each player receives a set of 2 dice and a score card.
- Gameplay:
- Bidding: Players roll their dice to determine their bid, which is the number of tricks they aim to win.
- First Half: The first six tricks are played using the "Predator" side of the cards. Players must follow suit if able.
- Card Flip: After six tricks, players flip their remaining cards to the "Prey" side.
- Second Half: The final six tricks are played using the "Prey" side of the cards.
- Objective: The first player to win their assigned number of tricks twice wins the game.
Box Contents:
- 48 animal cards (12 in each of the 4 suits)
- 8 dice (2 per player)
- 4 score cards
Specifications:
- Number of Players: 3-4
- Age: 10 and up
- Playtime: 20-30 minutes