13
- Designer Alex Beresford
- Publisher Dual Brain Games
- Illustration Alex Beresford
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In 13, you arrange 13 cards in a grid, each showing arrows pointing to adjacent cards. By activating cards, you remove both the chosen card and the ones it affects. The goal is to be left with just one card, ideally the '13'. It can be played solo aiming for the highest score or with multiple players in a betting format over three rounds. Careful planning is essential, as every move changes the layout and missteps can lead to losing.
Who Is This Game For?
Designed for players aged 8 and up, 13 is a family-friendly puzzle game with accessible hand management mechanics. Its flexible duration and solo or multiplayer modes suit both beginners and casual players who enjoy logical challenges and spatial reasoning.
How It Works
The game starts by randomly dealing 13 cards face-up in a grid. Each card displays arrows indicating which adjacent cards it affects—horizontally, vertically, or diagonally. Activating a card removes it and the cards it points to from the tableau. The aim is to leave only one card remaining. Positions like 'first' and 'last' refer to the original deal spots. Players manage their hand by choosing activation order carefully to avoid dead ends.
What Makes It Special
Designer Alex Beresford combines abstract strategy with puzzle elements and hand management in 13. Part of the 'Players: Games with Solitaire Rules' family, it offers over 6 billion possible card arrangements, ensuring high replayability. While it has no awards, its minimalist design and dual solo/multiplayer modes distinguish it from similar titles.
Pro
- Extremely high combinatorial variety with over 6 billion configurations
- Supports solo and multiplayer modes
- Simple mechanics with deep strategic planning
- Family-friendly for ages 8 and up
Contra
- No fixed game duration specified
- May be challenging for younger children without guidance
- No known awards
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game features an abstract theme without narrative background, focusing purely on strategic and logical challenges through card placement and removal.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on understanding how each card activation affects neighboring cards to avoid mistakes.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Yes, 13 includes a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
The duration varies as no fixed playtime is specified.
What prior experience do I need?
It is designed as a family game for ages 8 and up with accessible rules.
How does this compare to similar games?
13 combines abstract strategy with unique hand management and very high combinatorial complexity.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, it is family-friendly from age 8 and offers simple rules with strategic depth.
What mechanic makes it special?
The hand management mechanic with arrows affecting adjacent cards is central.
Fazit
13 is a solid choice for players seeking abstract, logic-based card games with solo and multiplayer options. It fits families and casual gamers aged 8+, who appreciate patience and strategic planning.
