Fuego

About the game

What is Fuego?

It's the classic card game you've always loved...since right now. Partner with a friend, or deal yourself in with a hand of cards in four blazing colors, plus one that's wildfire. Win the most tricks and take the most flame tokens to win. Fuego is played over a series of rounds in which you play tricks. Clever card play and well-timed strikes will win you a trick and let you take flame tokens from opponents. Extinguish your opponent by taking all of their flame tokens or have the most flame tokens at the end of the round to win. The first player or team to win two rounds wins the game! High cards win you tricks, but low cards earn you points. Wildfire cards fan the flames to make the trick en fuego. Strike a match by playing a same-valued card to blow out your opponents' chances. Turn up the heat with caliente cards that offer new challenges and mix up the gameplay. —description from the publisher

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• How do setup and the first turn work in Fuego?
• When does scoring happen and what ends the game?
• How should the table resolve an unusual timing or rules interaction?