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Created page with "= Prey = == Overview == '''Prey''' is a trick-taking game where players alternate between being powerful predators and vulnerable prey. Each round contains: * 6 Predator tricks * 6 Prey tricks To score: * Win a number of tricks matching one of your Goal Numbers The first player to score 2 points wins the game. ---- == Goal == Play 6 tricks as predators... ...and 6 tricks as the prey that survive. ---- == Components == * 48 Animal cards ** 4 suits ** 12 card..."

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= Prey =

== Overview ==

'''Prey''' is a trick-taking game where players alternate between being powerful predators and vulnerable prey.

Each round contains:

* 6 Predator tricks
* 6 Prey tricks

To score:

* Win a number of tricks matching one of your Goal Numbers

The first player to score 2 points wins the game.

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== Goal ==

Play 6 tricks as predators...

...and 6 tricks as the prey that survive.

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== Components ==

* 48 Animal cards
** 4 suits
** 12 cards per suit

* 8 Dice
** 2 per player

* 4 Score cards

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== Setup ==

# Each player takes:
#* 1 Score card
#* 2 matching dice

# Place Score cards with the '''0 side''' face-up.

# Each player rolls both dice.

'''Important:'''

* If you roll doubles:
** Reroll until the numbers are different

# Place dice on your Score card.

# Shuffle the Animal cards.

# Deal each player 12 cards.

Players should hold cards with:

* Predator numbers at the top

'''3-player game:'''

* Deal a 4th hand of 12
* Set it aside unused

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== First Lead Player ==

The player with:

* The lowest total on their dice

leads the first trick.

Tie breaker:

# Lowest individual die
# Random choice

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== Goal Numbers ==

Your 2 dice create your Goal Numbers.

To score 1 point for the round:

* Win tricks equal to either Goal Number

Example:

* Goal Numbers = 2 and 5
* Score by winning exactly:
** 2 tricks
OR
** 5 tricks

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=== Special Rule: Goal Number 6 ===

A Goal Number of '''6''' is special.

If you rolled a 6:

You may score by winning:

* 6 tricks
* 0 tricks
* Your other Goal Number

Example:

* Goal Numbers = 2 and 6

You score if you win:

* 0 tricks
* 2 tricks
* 6 tricks

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== Predator & Prey Tricks ==

Each round contains:

{| class="wikitable"
! Trick Numbers !! Mode
|-
| 1–6 || Predator
|-
| 7–12 || Prey
|}

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=== Predator Tricks ===

During Predator tricks:

* All cards use their darker Predator numbers

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=== Prey Tricks ===

After the 6th trick:

* All players rotate cards in hand to the Prey side

During Prey tricks:

* All cards use their Prey numbers

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== Playing a Trick ==

The lead player:

* Plays any 1 card

The suit played becomes:

* The '''Lead Suit'''

Then, clockwise:

* Each player plays 1 card

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=== Following Suit ===

If possible:

* You must play the Lead Suit

If you do not have the Lead Suit:

* You may play any card

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== Winning a Trick ==

=== Predator Trick ===

The winner is:

* The highest Predator number in the Lead Suit

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=== Prey Trick ===

The winner is:

* The highest Prey number in the Lead Suit

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== After Winning ==

The winner:

# Takes all cards in the trick
# Places them face-down in front of themselves
# Leads the next trick

Players keep trick piles separated to clearly show:

* Number of tricks won

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== Round End ==

After the 12th trick:

* Each player counts tricks won

If your total matches one of your Goal Numbers:

* Score 1 point

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== Scoring Points ==

When a player scores their first point:

* Flip their Score card from 0 to 1

When a player scores their second point:

* The game ends immediately
* That player wins

If multiple players score their second point simultaneously:

* Victory is shared

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== New Round ==

If no player has won the game:

# Players reroll Goal Numbers
# Shuffle and redeal cards
# Play a new round

The player who won the final trick:

* Leads the next round

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== Strategy Tips ==

* Winning too many tricks can be just as dangerous as winning too few.
* Goal Number 6 creates strong “avoid everything” strategies.
* Saving off-suit cards for the Prey phase can create huge swings.
* Watch opponents’ trick piles carefully.

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== Clarifications ==

* Predator tricks always use Predator values only.
* Prey tricks always use Prey values only.
* You only need to match ONE Goal Number to score.
* Players may score simultaneously.

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== Credits ==

* Design: TORU II
* Illustration: Sai Beppu
* Graphic Design: Anca Gavril
* Rules Editing: Jeff Fraser

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