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Chimera (2014)

3 players · 45 min · age 13+ · ★ 7.0 on BGG

Players
3
Play time
45 min
Age
13+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
7.0/10

Best for 3 players aged 13+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 45 min.

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Chimera board game box cover

About Chimera

Chimera is a three-player card game of two against one similar to climbing- and shedding-based card games like Tichu, The Great Dalmuti, Big Two, Dou Dizhu, and Beat the Landlord. Each hand, one player is designated Chimera and the other two players team up as Chimera Hunters to defeat the Chimera.

Chimera box

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Card Game

Mechanics: Auction/Bidding, Hand Management, Ladder Climbing, Team-Based Game, Trick-taking · Designer: Ralph H. Anderson

Players: 3P

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Chimera FAQ

How many players is Chimera?
Chimera plays with 3 players — it is a strict 3-player game, ages 13 and up.
How long does Chimera take to play?
A game of Chimera takes 45 min, at medium-light complexity (2.2/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Chimera any good?
Chimera rates 7.0/10 from 683 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game game built around auction/bidding, hand management, ladder climbing.