Bequest

Categories: Card Game

Mechanics: Closed Drafting, Set Collection

Players: 3–6

Ages: 10+

Playtime: 30–45 Min

I, Dr. Schism, being of a sinister mind and a not-too-bad body, leave one final bequest to my underlings: the gift of petty conflict! Bequest is a devilishly clever mix of drafting, set collection, and I Cut-You Choose mechanics, challenging players to outwit their opponents and claim the largest share of Dr. Schism’s estate.

Each round, players receive a hand of five cards, representing a portion of Dr. Schism’s assets, such as Treasure, Gadgets, Hideout deeds, or even incriminating Evidence. You’ll have to split these cards with your neighbor, but be strategic—your neighbor chooses which pile they want! Will you tempt them with a Gadget they need, hoping they’ll take some damaging Evidence along with it? Or will you offer them the bulk of the cards, hoping to keep the one you truly desire?

While your neighbor deliberates, you’ll be faced with a choice of your own from the piles split by your other neighbor. It may seem clear which pile they want you to pick—but should you go for the other one instead? Or is that just what the dastardly villain intended all along?

Each type of asset scores points differently, adding layers of strategy as you build your collection. There are also Keys, which don’t score on their own but allow you to draft one of Dr. Schism’s powerful Special Assets. These include connections to Lackeys with potent one-time abilities or blueprints for Schemes that provide new ways to score points. But beware—while you’re focused on your neighbors, another villain across the table might snatch the Special Asset you need!

Bequest features stunning illustrations by Fiona Yap, bringing Dr. Schism’s estate and its many assets to life, along with a colorful cast of villains vying to become his heir. Will you rise as the next great Supervillain?