Table feel
Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with high interaction frequency and low emphasis on cooperation.
2018
Ranked #13,357
Black Jacky
As you might guess from the name, Black Jacky has its origins in blackjack, with players trying to get as close to 21 as possible, but they can do more than take a card or stand. At the start of play, everyone receives two of the extra-large mice cards at random, with these cards...
Card Game
Players
2-6
Play time
Not listed
Age
10+
Complexity
2/5
Rating
6.09
Harder to teach
Highly interactive
Deep strategy
Group fit
At a glance
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.8/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
4.0/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.9/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.0/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.5/5
Deep strategy
Player control
2.2/5
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Black Jacky has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game is moderately easy to learn, offering a balanced experience for players.
Luck profile
Black Jacky has a low influence of luck. The game outcome is predominantly determined by random elements like card draws, with minimal room for players to influence or mitigate the effects of randomness. However, players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning, making player strategy and decisions the primary determinants of the game outcome.
Overview
As you might guess from the name, Black Jacky has its origins in blackjack, with players trying to get as close to 21 as possible, but they can do more than take a card or stand. At the start of play, everyone receives two of the extra-large mice cards at random, with these cards...
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As you might guess from the name, Black Jacky has its origins in blackjack, with players trying to get as close to 21 as possible, but they can do more than take a card or stand. At the start of play, everyone receives two of the extra-large mice cards at random, with these cards being valued 1-8. Players can use these cards for the special powers on them, perhaps forcing another player to hand over one card or having two players swap a card with one another face down. Whoever goes over 21 loses a heart, and if you lose all your hearts, you're eliminated. Whoever last has hearts wins!
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Designers
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Johannes Krenner
Publishers
2
Ravensburger
Swan Panasia Co., Ltd.
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