CoGNaC
$20.00
Age: 13+
Players: 2-5
Time: variable
CoGNaC is a unique deck of cards with which a variety of games can be played. Each card has three aspects to it: color, gem, and number (whereas standard playing cards have two: suit and rank). The primary game uses these three aspects to take tricks. The name and unusual capitalization of CoGNaC reminds you of the rule to determine the winner of the trick: Color over Gem, gem over Number, number above Color.
The included rules will teach you how to play a beginner trick-taking game and how to add complexity with a dummy and two types of bidding (sharing similarities with the card game Bridge). Also included are suggestions for how to use this deck with 6 traditional card games: Spades, Hearts, Rummy, Gin Rummy, Crazy Eights, and President. (you must already know how to play these games with a standard deck of cards before applying these adaptations. BicycleCards.com is a great resource for this.)
Game Contents
Deck of 45 Cards: A combination of 3 colors (red, blue, green), three gems (corundum, diamond, beryl) and five numbers (1-5).
3 Game Reference Cards: 3 identical copies to be shared among the players for quick rule reminders.
6 Order Reference Cards: Cards representing the three colors and the three shapes, to be placed off to the side in their new order, only used when playing with the advanced bidding rules.
4 Adaptation Cards: 8 suggestions on how to use this deck of cards to play other traditional card games.
1 Info Card: A fun overview about the three gems mentioned and the ages of cognac. Extra info not used in gameplay.
1 Cocktail Card: 2 recipes for The Sidecar (alcoholic) and The Driver (non-alcoholic). Please drink responsibly.
1 Rule Sheet: Download it here.
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Credits
Designer: Andrew Heilman
Artists: Kier Heilman & Gael Pitcairn
Manufacturer: BoardGamesMaker.com in China
Designed in Seattle, WA
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