It is the highest-ranked trick-taking or climbing game on BoardGameGeek, and it has long been in the BGG Top 100, a rare accomplishment among older games.

In a hobby that is often defined by the “cult of the new,” Tichu is still a perennial favorite among gamers, and it is arguably the hobby’s favorite traditional-style card game. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of Tichu’s publication.

Game History by Chris Wray, Tichu Tips by Mary Prasad