La Volpe nella Foresta

My wife and I have played this almost every night since it arrived — the special ability cards, especially the one that lets you lead after losing a trick, add a really clever twist. The artwork is beautiful and it only takes about 20 minutes per game, which is perfect for us.

The special ability cards add a nice twist to traditional trick-taking, though it took us a few rounds to remember when to use them. We like that the Fox card lets you win a trick even after losing the lead.

We've played a ton of 2-player games, and the special abilities on the fairy tale cards really shake up the standard trick-taking rules. It’s clever how you can still lead a trick even after losing one, which keeps the strategy fresh. Only wish the box were a bit smaller for travel.