• The Game of Tarot traditional French card game box front by IELLO with colourful illustrated artwork
  • The Game of Tarot card game table setup showing Tarot cards, box and rulebook on a wooden table
  • The Game of Tarot trick-taking card layout showing multiple hands of cards and played cards on a table
  • Open box of The Game of Tarot showing the card deck and illustrated card backs inside the tray
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The Game of Tarot Card Game

The Game of Tarot Card Game

R 224.99
R 224.99
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About this product

A traditional French card game of bidding, teamwork, timing and clever trick-taking.

A curated Afrishon World pick for classic card-game lovers, thoughtful strategy nights and screen-free table play.

Bid wisely, win valuable tricks and use your trump cards carefully in this rich traditional Tarot card game.

Product Description

The Game of Tarot is a traditional French trick-taking card game played over several rounds. Players play one card at a time, with the strongest card winning the trick. The challenge is to win the right cards, manage powerful trump cards and score enough points to complete your goal — or stop your opponent from doing it.

Why you’ll love it

  • Traditional French card play — a classic game with bidding, alliances and smart trick-taking.
  • Rich strategy in every hand — watch suits, count trumps and decide when to play your strongest cards.
  • Team tension built in — one player may become the taker while the others work together as defenders.
  • Beautiful 78-card Tarot deck — includes pip cards, trump cards and the special Excuse card.
  • Beginner-friendly rulebook — teaches the game step by step with practice games, strategy notes and customs.
  • Flexible player count — includes rules for the classic 4-player game plus 3-player and 5-player variants.

Quick Details

  • Players: 3–5 players
  • Play time: Not shown/provided
  • Game type/category: Traditional French card game / trick-taking card game
  • Mechanics: Trick-taking, bidding, trump cards, team play, contract scoring, hand management
  • Publisher: IELLO
  • Illustrator: Charlène Ingouff
  • Line: Traditional Games
  • Collaboration: Designed with the French Playing Card Museum
  • Standalone or expansion: Standalone game

Good to Know

  • This is a standalone game. No base game is required to play.
  • The main rules teach the classic 4-player version.
  • The rulebook also includes variants for 3 and 5 players.
  • Tarot uses 78 cards: 56 pip cards, 21 trump cards and 1 special card called The Excuse.
  • The 1 of trumps, 21 of trumps and The Excuse are important cards called honors.
  • Players win tricks by following suit, using trump cards and playing the strongest card at the right time.
  • The rulebook includes quick strategy tips and traditional Tarot customs.

What’s in the Box

  • 78 Tarot cards
  • 2 player aid cards
  • Rulebook with origins, rules, strategies, customs and variants

Care & Maintenance

Keep cards dry and store them safely in the box after play.
Avoid bending the cards and keep them away from very young children.