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John Silver (2006)

2–4 players · 30 min · age 10+ · ★ 6.0 on BGG

Players
2–4
Play time
30 min
Age
10+
Complexity
Medium-light
BGG rating
6.0/10

Best for 2–4 players aged 10+ who like card games — medium-light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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John Silver board game box cover

About John Silver

Description of the game from Spielbox: John Silver', a card game by Martin Schlegel. John Silver is an "ah, I see" game - you play out a card and wonder who's going to take the trick. And when the trick is taken, it's usually accompanied by "ah, I see".

John Silver box

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Card GamePirates

Mechanics: Trick-taking · Designer: Martin Schlegel

Players: 2P · 3P · 4P

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John Silver FAQ

How many players is John Silver?
John Silver plays with 2–4 players, ages 10 and up.
How long does John Silver take to play?
A game of John Silver takes 30 min, at medium-light complexity (1.7/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is John Silver any good?
John Silver rates 6.0/10 from 278 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / pirates game built around trick-taking.