Geruite Rij-tjes (NL) - Card game

Geruite Rij-tjes

Geruite Rij-tjes is the Dutch edition of the acclaimed ladder-climbing card game Krass Kariert / Dealt! – a fast, family-friendly title for 3–5 players. Instead of trying to win the most tricks, you’re trying not to be the one who runs out of life chips. You hold your hand in a fixed order, may not rearrange your cards, and can only play combinations made from adjacent cards, turning every turn into a small timing puzzle about when to commit your strongest rows.

Key Features:

• Twist on trick-taking: Winning tricks can help, but the real goal is simply not to lose your last chip – only one player truly loses the game.

• Fixed hand order puzzle: You’re stuck with the order your cards were dealt; only neighbouring cards can be played together as a set or straight.

• Tense ladder-climbing gameplay: Players take turns raising the current row with higher single cards or combinations, or passing and risking a lost chip.

• Life chips and open reserves: A few life tokens and face-up reserve cards offer emergency options – if you manage them well.

• Quick family card game: Simple rules, plenty of table talk and a healthy dose of luck make it easy to teach to families and casual groups.

• Pocket-sized box: Just a deck of cards and some chips, ideal for travel, holidays, conventions or a quick game at the pub.

• Built on an award-winning design: The underlying game has won major German card game awards and received further international nominations.

Geruite Rij-tjes is designed for 3–5 players, ages 10 and up, with a brisk playtime of around 25–30 minutes.

Why Choose Geruite Rij-tjes?

If you enjoy modern trick-taking and climbing games but want something that plays fast and fits in your pocket, Geruite Rij-tjes is a strong contender. The “don’t rearrange your hand” rule makes even a small hand feel full of tough decisions, and the life chips mean players stay invested right up until someone finally busts. Because it’s a single-loser game based on an award-winning design, it works equally well as a light filler for experienced gamers or as an accessible yet clever card game for families. With its compact size, quick rounds and addictive “one more game” feel, Geruite Rij-tjes can easily become a go-to small box in your collection.