9 Lives is a trick-taking card game with a twist: the backs of the cards reveal their suit, so you can see what your opponents are holding. Each round you bet how many tricks you'll win, but every victory adds a card back into your hand, changing your plans. With no truly bad hands and a race to reach nine points, it rewards clever prediction over raw luck. A cat-themed gateway trick-taker for 3-4 players, ages 12+, about 30 minutes.
