Riffle Shuffle & Roll
new games rooted in tradition
Welcome to Riffle Shuffle & Roll. Here you will find a growing library of free games. Download printable instructions, watch tutorial videos, and get playing! Have questions or feedback? Email riffleshuffleandroll@gmail.com, and Mark will be more than happy to help.
Trick Takers
Basho
A push and throw trick taker with special powers. Coming soon!
2 Players
20 - 60 Minutes
Designed by Mark S. Ball
Based loosely on the Roman god of desire's tale, Cupid is won by the player who can manage their cards, track what has been played, and give up control of the lead when needed.
4 Players
20 - 40 Minutes
Designed by Mark S. Ball
Goosed is a trick taking game for four players. The game includes partnerships that can be different each round and a greed limit when collecting point cards. Players try to capture as many point cards as possible without capturing all of them.
2 - 4 Players
20 - 40 Minutes
Designed by Mark S. Ball
Hoffer is a precision bid trick taking card game for 2 - 4 players. While playing through a series of rounds, players will bid on how many tricks they think they can capture. The more accurate a player is, the more points they will score.
Think carefully when bidding. Two of the Jacks will change rank depending on what suit is called trump. Have high ranking cards? The High Joker might just ruin your day.
4 Players
20 - 40 Minutes
Designed by Mark S. Ball
Haus Euchre distinguishes itself from the standard American rule set by including 32 cards in the deck as well as a joker. During the second bidding phase, players also have the option to call for no-trump which will make it an ace-high round. These three changes open the game up and allow for more maneuverability during play.
2 - 4 Players
20 - 40 Minutes
Designed by Mark S. Ball
Haus Pitch is a cut-throat five point variation of the game intentionally created to be as vicious as possible. The addition of the jick, stealing the bid, the gift, and the draw phase gives players plenty of opportunity to stick it to their opponents.
2 Players
20 Minutes
Designed by Bram Tebbutt
In MadJack, two players go head to head in a trick taking battle for the most cards. The Jacks are out of control as they constantly change rank based on the suit that is led. Keep track of the Jacks and increase your chances of winning.
3 Players
20 - 30 Minutes
Designed by Mark S. Ball
Nein Nine is a fast paced and feisty trick taker for three players. Each player is trying to capture as many tricks as possible while avoiding the 9’s. 8’s make trump, 7’s change rank, and the Joker can win or lose the trick. Keeping track of cards is key, but that is easier said than done.
O-T-R
A two player trick taker that combines Euchre with Over the Top. Coming soon!
3 Players
20 - 40 Minutes
Designed by Mark S. Ball
Sichere Six returns players to the world of Nein Nine. Just like before, players are trying to avoid capturing 9's. However, now there are more opportunities for causing opponents pain. Become the Chosen, be given Fate's Mercy, and trigger Fate's Mirth to penalize opponents to the max.
Hand Shedders
Three Hags
A small deck hand shedder with climbing for two or three players. Coming soon!
Solitaire Games
1 Player
20 Minutes
Designed by Bram Tebbutt
Ricochet is a solitaire card game that combines Tri-Peaks Solitaire with the arcade classic Breakout. Players use the top card of the waste pile to destroy cards along the four surrounding walls. Each wall has three layers, and as layers are destroyed, more cards are uncovered.
Play your cards right, completely destroy the walls, and win the game!