Lucky Jack, by Laboludic

@laboludic is renowned for their distinctive and whimsical artistic style. Introducing our family’s latest LOVE: - “Lucky Jack” - kindly gifted by the fantastic @_divisiblebyzero_ .

Why I love ❤️ this game: (1) I love a card game that seamlessly combines chance and skill. This set includes 84 cards - 12 of each 7 symbols. The objective of the game is to be the first to discard your cards by laying down 3 (or 4) cards that each display the same symbol. Each symbol has a different point value, as detailed in the hierarchy table. First, deal 7 cards to each player. Turn over the top-card from the stock (which represents the first discard). Each player now takes turn to discard a card from their hands. A player can discard a card with the same symbol (or a higher-value symbol) than that shown on the top discard. A player can also discard a lower-value card and takes 2 cards from the stock to add to their hands. Alternatively a player can choose not to discard any cards and instead draw an additional card. They can then either immediately discard this new card—risking it being claimed by another player—or add it to their hand. The turn ends when a player hits a “jackpot” with 3 (or 4) remaining cards showing a set of identical symbols.

(2) The game is played over 3 to 5 rounds (with accumulated score). I love the subtle hint of strategy and risk-taking elements; Will you go for the highest value symbol and risk someone else ending the game before you complete your set? Should you finish with 3 cards, or wait and gamble for a higher-scoring set of four? The choice is yours, and the tension is high!

(3) I love the thrilling casino vibe of the design, featuring classic slot machine symbols like bells, cherries, and sevens. It captures that exhilarating feel but reimagined as a kid-friendly card game, bursting with Laboludic’s signature vibrancy and fun!

(4) This game is compact and lightweight, making it a perfect travel companion. The instructions are available in multiple languages—German, French, English, Spanish, and Dutch. With no reading required, it’s truly a universal game that everyone can enjoy.

Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Recommended age: 7 year-old ++