Jekyll vs. Hyde
A two-player trick-taker about a man at war with himself.
What it is
A two-player trick-taking game based on Stevenson's novella, perfect for anyone who likes a fight over a single track. One player is Dr. Jekyll, trying to hold on to his identity for three rounds, and the other is Mr. Hyde, pushing the Identity Marker his way. Jekyll wants the trick counts close, while Hyde scores from the gap between the two players. Play a potion card and it takes on the suit in the trick and triggers that suit's power.
What we love
- Asymmetric: the two sides want different things
- The trump order shifts during play
- Three rounds keep it to about 30 minutes
Honest trade-offs
- The theme is a dark one: a man losing himself to his worst side
- Retailers list it at 8 and up, but the asymmetric scoring may suit older players better
- Two players only, and each side takes a game or two to understand
AI summary of player sentiment
Across the tables we polled, players consistently praise the game's approachability and pacing. The most common complaint is the theme is a dark one: a man losing himself to his worst side.
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Content advisory
Mature themes handled with restraint. Fine for most adult tables.
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