Omens

Team trick-taking that moves fast and rewards a good memory.

Play cards by number, colour suit and condition to win tricks and shed your hand. First team to get one player down to a single card takes it. Every card has its own ability, so the board state shifts constantly.

Fifteen minutes a game, four to six players, ages 14 up. Easy to teach and chaotic enough that a weaker player can still win — though remembering what's been played is what actually decides it.

Perfect for: bigger groups, team games, and icebreakers that don't feel like icebreakers.