Mate

Mate is a trick-taking game where every round revolves around one command: "Stay" or "Go!" Win a trick on a "Stay" round and it costs you points. Win one on a "Go!" round and you earn them. Simple in theory, but every round you have to decide when it pays to win and when you're better off losing.

Each trick has an instruction card that determines the trump system. Players must follow the indicated suit if they can. Who wins the trick depends on the number shown on the instruction card: cards with that number are trump, and if no trump is played, the highest number wins.

An accessible trick-taking game with a charming dog theme and a unique twist on winning and losing.