9 Lives
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You have 9 lives, but one mistake can waste them all.
In 9 Lives , every card you play is a gamble on your cunning. It's not enough to win tricks: you have to do so by predicting exactly how many you'll win . Too ambitious? You'll lose points. Too cautious? Also. The real secret is to calculate, take risks... and have the courage to dare at the right time.
This strategic card game for 3-4 players tests your intuition in just 20 minutes: each round, you choose how much to bet on your own destiny. If you keep your promise, victory is near. If you fail, prepare to see your nine lives vanish one by one.
Why 9 Lives is much more than a trick-taking game
- 🐱 Unique prediction mechanic : guess how many tricks you'll get, or suffer the consequences
- 🎯 Compact strategy : simple to learn, but surprises you at every turn
- 🎨 Attractive and intuitive design : colors visible even from the back for even more subtle choices
- ⚡ Perfect duration : 20-30 intense minutes, ideal between longer games or as a quick challenge
- 💬 Zero language dependency : ready to travel in any group, anywhere
If you love clever card games , with a touch of bluffing and planning that keeps you coming back for more, 9 Lives will give you nine excellent reasons to do so . But remember: every trick is a promise. And every promise… weighs.
You have nine lives. And only a perfect shot can lead you to victory.
9 Lives
Product Details
🐸 HOW TO PLAY
1. Bet on the number of tricks you will win
At the beginning of the turn, each player makes a prediction: he chooses exactly or approximately how many tricks he intends to win, using his symbolic cat on the “betting mat”.
2. Cards have style and suit visible on the back
Each card has a suit, recognizable by its back, so you can predict what other players are holding. A clever touch that adds depth to the strategy.
3. One trick after another is played
The rules for trick-taking are followed: each player plays one card, and the player who takes the trick collects the deck and gains one of the cards played, dynamically increasing their hand.
4. Points at the end of the round based on prediction
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Correct prediction: Get 4 points;
Prediction within a range: 2 points
Different from the prediction: you lose one point for each trick outside the expected number.
5. The first to reach 9 points wins
Rounds are repeated until one player reaches 9 points or the predetermined rounds are completed. The player who best manages their bets, cards, and tricks wins.
🃏 SACHETS
57x89mm - Quantity 36
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9 Lives
In 9 Lives, the cats win with their feline instincts… and the clearest minds at the table.
A feline challenge of bluffing and strategy in one of the most original card games of the year.
9 Lives – The game of catch where cats really do have more than one life
Beneath that innocent kitten exterior lies a cunning predator: 9 Lives is a tactical card game , where every choice is a strategic move.
Will you be smart enough to predict the tricks you'll win? And will you be able to achieve your goal precisely without overdoing it ?
Between bluffing, hidden card colors, and subtle bids, every hand is a mental battle between felines seeking the perfect score.
9 Lives – The board game of perfect tricks and flashes of genius
9 Lives is a board game for 3-4 players , which reinvents the classic trick-taking mechanism with a series of elegant twists.
The cards show the suit on the back , but not the value: this creates bluffing situations, reading the opponents and timing choices that make the difference.
Each player must declare how many tricks he thinks he will win , but only twice per number: the pressure mounts, the options become fewer and the tension becomes palpable.
In each winning hand, you can steal a played card and add it to your hand, creating a dynamic flow of choices and counterattacks.
A perfect game for families and gamers who love smart, fast-paced card games , where one game leads to another... just like a ball of wool.
We played it. And we felt as agile as cats 🐸
9 Lives is one of those games that seems simple… but then gets stuck in your brain like a nighttime meow .
The visible suit but hidden value rule adds ongoing tactical tension , and the card stealing mechanic takes the cake for originality.
It won us over with its minimalist elegance, growing depth , and the constant desire to replay it.
A little card board game that purrs… and then scratches.
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I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
I giochi da tavolo non servono a passare il tempo. Servono a viverlo meglio. – La Rana Saggia
Ogni regola è un’opportunità nascosta. Scoprila con occhi nuovi. – Il Girino Curioso
Non so come ho vinto. Ma è stato divertentissimo. Rigioca, se hai il coraggio. – La Ranarock Ribelle
Una buona mossa è silenziosa. La vittoria, inevitabile. – Ranaldo Stratega
Non serve vincere per giocare bene. Serve giocare per stare bene. – Zio Rospo Zen
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