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BRISQUETTO®
 | Presentation date | September 2026 |
 | Release date | Q1 2027 |
 | Category | Competitive, Strategy |
 | Mechanics | Trick-Taking |
 | Number of players | 2 – 4 |
 | Age | 8+ |
 | Playtime | 30 Minutes |
THE TRICK-TAKING GAME WITH A PENTACLE OF ADVANTAGE
BRISQUETTO® is a tactical trick-taking game where players face off in a duel of pure strategy. Manipulate the deck, anticipate your opponent’s moves, and master the Pentacle of Advantage in a battle between five competing factions, where strength matters less than cunning.
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About the Game
In a universe governed by the forces of destiny and spiritual power, five great powers vie for control of the balance between the worlds. Through the Pentacle of Advantage, the outcome of every clash never depends on mere numerical superiority, but on a complex and dynamic circular hierarchy in which each Faction possesses the absolute power to overwhelm its rivals.
Each player must guide their hand through a challenge of ingenuity, foresight and tactical control in order to capture the highest-value cards and outmanoeuvre their opponent.
Master the Pentacle of Advantage
The primary aim of every player is to accumulate as many points as possible by strategically taking cards from the table. The game ends when the deck runs out and the last card in a player’s hand is played; however, victory goes to the player who, by forming special combinations and reading their opponents’ moves, has achieved the highest final score.
Rule the Five Factions
No single card is enough on its own to guarantee success: the outcome of each trick depends on how skilfully players utilise the Pentacle hierarchy and make the most of the unique abilities of the five Factions featured in the game:
- Faction of Faith: The engine of knowledge. It allows you to draw new resources from the deck, refreshing your hand and reorganising your tactical options.
- Chaos Faction: The Agent of the Unexpected. Forces the opponent to discard cards from their hand, compelling them to draw blindly from the top of the deck.
- Faction of Balance: The linchpin of the exchange. Forces a direct barter of resources with the opponent, disrupting enemy strategies and acquiring key cards.
- Order Faction: The guardian of discipline. It allows you to swap cards from your hand directly with the draw pile, ensuring precise control over your resources.
- Faction of the Oracles: Eyes on the Future. Allows you to peer at the top cards of the deck to manipulate their order and anticipate future events.
Enable Special Combinations
A Faction’s true tactical strength is revealed when higher-value cards are played: from medium-value cards right up to the Ace and the unpredictable Joker, the power of the effects increases dramatically, altering the rules of the current hand. Furthermore, victory depends on creating Special Combinations in your own trick pile:
- Tris and Brisqué: By collecting sets of 3 or 5 identical cards from among face cards and Aces, you earn significant bonus points.
- Faction Sequences: By combining cards from the same Faction, you can complete Minor Sequences, Major Sequences and the devastating Royal Sequence, which can turn the final score on its head.
- The Joker: A special card with no base score but which has the unique ability to substitute for any missing card to complete a Tris, a Brisqué or a Straight.
Contents of the Box
- 74 Unique, fully illustrated playing cards
- 2 Reference cards
- Rulebooks in English and Italian
Recognitions
Nicola Di Chiara
Game Design and Development
Luca Accorsi
Graphics and Layout
Chiara Di Francia
Character Design and Illustrations
General Information
1. Is the game designed exclusively for 2 players?
No, BRISQUETTO can also be played by three or four players in a free-for-all format; however, the Advantage Pentacle and the hand management system were primarily designed and balanced to offer maximum control and psychological tension in a head-to-head (one-on-one) match, or in a team format (two-on-two).
2. To what extent does luck play a part compared to strategy?
As this is a card game, there is an element of chance, but it is greatly mitigated. The ability to manipulate the deck (drawing, discarding, swapping and peeking) and the circular mechanics of the Pentacle allow players to turn numerically weak cards to their advantage. Victory depends on the ability to memorise the cards that have been played, anticipate your opponent’s moves and form the right Special Combinations.
3. Does the game depend on the language?
No. The game is completely language-independent: text appears only in the instruction manual and on the summary cards, whilst the game cards use an intuitive system of icons to indicate effects and their values.
4. Are sleeves included? Will the box contain them?
Certainly. As this is a card game in which the cards are constantly shuffled and handled, we recommend sleeving them. The game box has been designed to comfortably hold all the cards (standard Euro Poker) even when protected by premium-thickness sleeves.
5. How long does a game last, and how much space does it take up on the table?
A game lasts an average of 30 minutes, making it the perfect game for both quick sessions and immediate rematches. It takes up very little space: all you need is the draw pile, the two cards played on the table, and space for the players’ trick piles.
6. Do you have any plans for expansion?
The base game is a complete and self-contained experience; however, we are already exploring additional modules, such as new factions and game variants, which may be released in future standalone boxes.
Game Dynamics
1. What happens if an effect asks me to manipulate 3 cards, but there are fewer cards left in the deck?
Simply adjust the quantity: perform the effect by applying it to the exact number of cards currently in the deck. If the deck is completely empty, the effect does not trigger.
2. If my opponent plays a card with an effect, can I respond before the effect resolves?
No. The effects resolve immediately when the card is played. The first player plays the card and resolves its effect; only once the effect has been fully resolved may the second player play their card and, in turn, resolve any effect it may have.
3. How does the Chaos Faction work if the opponent has fewer cards in their hand than required?
The opponent places all the cards in their hand at the bottom of their deck and draws exactly the same number from the top.
4. Can a high-value card beat a dominant Faction?
No. If the two cards played belong to different Factions, the dominant Faction – as determined by the Advantage Pentacle hierarchy – always wins, regardless of the numerical value (e.g. a 2 from the Faith Faction captures an Ace from the Chaos Faction). The numerical values are compared only if both cards belong to exactly the same Faction.
5. Can I check which cards I’ve already captured during the game?
No. It is strictly forbidden to look at your own hand or your opponent’s hand until the final score has been calculated.
6. Is the Joker worth any points on its own at the end of the game?
No, the Joker is worth 0 base points. Its strength lies in its unique ability to act as a wild card to replace a missing card in a Tris, a Brisqué or a Straight.
7. If I have 5 cards of the same rank (e.g. 5 Jacks), do I score points for both the Tris and the Brisqué?
No, the regulation states that the higher-value combination cancels out and replaces the lower-value one. In this case, you must count only the Brisqué points (10 points) and not the Tris points.
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