Trumps & Ladders

Humpty-Trumpty knew it all
Humpty-Trumpty would build a great Wall;
All of his forces and all of his men
Couldn't convince Trumpty to not overspend!

Trumps & Ladders is a light-hearted party game in the genre of Euchre or Spades with some great gameplay twists.

Players are attempting to cross into a country using a variety of Immigration paths to bypass a Wall. Ladders, Shovels, Vans, and Boats are used to win the Wall card—win enough of them and you win the game!

But watch out for Tunnel Collapses, Reroutes, Speeding Vans, Broken Ladders, and, most of all, watch out for Humpty-Trumpty!

Rule and Card Explanation

Promo Video

Creating Trumps
Notes from Jimmy Sanders, Lead Game Designer

I hear you asking, "Why would you even make this?"

In 2018, a friend came over excited because he’d thought of a new game title. “I have no idea what the gameplay would be, but I have a fantastic idea for a title! I want you to create a game called Trumps and Ladders!”

After an initial round of laughter and wordplay possibilities, I declined. I didn’t want to risk offending anyone.

But I make games. So after thinking it over, I made a prototype for my friend to play. The game was like Hearts but with the “suits” of Van, Shovel, Ladder, and Boat, king-making, if-I-can’t-win-nobody-wins, and an old-maid mechanic—it’s just a blast!

We decided it was too much fun not to share. We know a game named Trumps & Ladders has immediate political connotations, but the feedback from playtesting at conventions decided for us.

So here we are, inviting you to check out Trumps & Ladders for yourself. It’s just a game. It’s just a lot of fun!

FAQs

How can I buy Trumps & Ladders?

Trumps & Ladders is available in the Mythica Gaming store.

Can game stores purchase Trumps & Ladders at wholesale?

Yes! If you run a game store and want to carry Trumps & Ladders, send us an email and we will happily discuss wholesale pricing. You can reach us at business@mythicagaming.com

How many players does the game support?

Trumps & Ladders is designed for 2 to 6 players.

What’s the age range?

We recommend ages 10 and up.

How long does it take to learn and play?

If you are familiar with standard trick-taking trump games like Euchre, Hearts, or Spades, learning only takes 5 to 10 minutes. If you are not familiar with that genre of game, it may take 20 minutes and a few rounds of play to get the hang of it. An average game takes 20 to 30 minutes to play based on the number of players and their level of gaming experience.

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