Table feel
Moderate level of interaction with a mix of direct confrontation and strategic depth.
2018
Ranked #15,118
Ricochet Poker
Draft from shared options to assemble a plan over successive turns.
Players
2-8
Play time
Not listed
Age
12+
Complexity
1.5/5
Rating
6.83
Harder to teach
Highly interactive
Deep strategy
Group fit
At a glance
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.3/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
4.1/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.7/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.0/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.5/5
Deep strategy
Player control
3.2/5
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
Ricochet Poker has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and allows players to improve their strategy over time. The player interaction score is average. The game scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It is moderately easy to learn, offering a good balance between depth and accessibility. Overall, Ricochet Poker has a strong replayability score of 8.2.
Luck profile
The final luck score for Ricochet Poker is 6.33, indicating a balanced mix of luck and strategy. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome, and players have substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.
Overview
Ricochet Poker is a fast-moving, pure odds game of poker with no bluffing. It’s a great way to start off a night of gaming and a fun new addition to poker night. Handsomely illustrated by Cheyenne Wright, this classic poker deck can be used to play any traditional card game as we...
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Ricochet Poker is a fast-moving, pure odds game of poker with no bluffing. It’s a great way to start off a night of gaming and a fun new addition to poker night. Handsomely illustrated by Cheyenne Wright, this classic poker deck can be used to play any traditional card game as well as over 30 original game designs by James Ernest. —description from the publisher
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Designers
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James Ernest
Artists
1
Cheyenne Wright
Publishers
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Cheapass Games
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