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The Great Dalmuti

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  • janetf

    > 3 day

    Someone brought this game to a family gathering and we had such fun playing it I bought two, one for me and one for a gift. It was fast and easy to learn, and we had fun playing with 3 people or with 8 people. Great for groups of varied ages.

  • Chris Solomon

    > 3 day

    This game is so fun. Great for the entire family

  • Maleah Gresham

    > 3 day

    I Love this game and the fast delivery time and it was so easy order. Everyone should try this game lots of family fun!

  • Michael Vogt

    > 3 day

    Great for a group. Easy enough for kids, strategic enough to play repeatedly.

  • Amy

    09-06-2025

    Super fun and easy to learn game. It’s one of our favorite family games.

  • Debbie Eder

    > 3 day

    Fun game for four or more players!

  • Louise

    > 3 day

    Great game for a family gettogether. Nice part of the game is that you can play each round individually if you want so you dont have a long time commitment. It started of slow as people were learning the game but everyone got involved from age 10-50 and didnt want to quit. It is also a lot of fun for college students as my nephew played it a lot in school.

  • REB

    > 3 day

    Our group was hiking in the Rocky Mountains and staying in a cabin at night at the YMCA and one in our group brought out this game - in German - that she played with her family in Germany and here. We sat around the table - the more the merrier - and even though we were bone tired, played this game for HOURS! It is based on the idea that life is not fair. There are winners and losers and sometimes it isnt about skill or education, but about who you know and how you play the game. Recommend for all ages!

  • JOANNE TROYNA

    > 3 day

    We have played this fun and interesting game with several families and all became addicted, wondering when we will return to play again. Our 8 year old grandson is a whiz, which shows that it is multi-generational in its appeal. Teaching us about the vagaries of class systems and dissatisfaction of the lower classes, not to mention the sheer whimsy of wealth and position.

  • Mama Dodge

    > 3 day

    We were introduced to this card game on a ski trip with friends. Had to order one of our own right away. Its slightly addictive and a great family game.

A light card game where players gain status by going out first. The 80-card commercial deck contains cards ranked from 12 to 1, along with two Jesters. Each card bears a number, which is not only its rank, but also tells you how many of that card exist in the deck. In other words, there are twelve 12s, eleven 11s, four 4s and a single card ranked 1. The lower the number, the better the rank. The deck is dealt out to all players and the object is to get rid of your cards as fast as possible. The hand begins with one person playing one or more card to the center of the table. The cards played must all be of the same rank (although Jesters are wild, and may be played with any other cards). Each player in turn must now either play the same number of cards of a better rank, or pass. Play continues around the table until everyone has passed; at that point, the cards are cleared and whoever played the last set of cards leads the next round. After everyone has gone out, the players are ranked. For example, the person who first got rid of all his cards becomes The Great Dalmuti. Players change seat position to represent the new hierarchy and begin another round. The Great Dalmuti is generally played for many rounds.

From the Manufacturer

Life isn’t fair. And neither is The Great Dalmuti. In one round you’re at the top of the heap, and in the next you could be peasant scum. In this fast-paced game of medieval one-upmanship, players take their places in the pecking order, from Greater Peon to Greater Dalmuti. But the roles change in every round, so get rid of the cards in your hand fast. The quicker you rid yourself of your cards, the higher you’ll go. But don’t get comfortable in the cushy Greater Dalmuti chair because even the lowliest peon can unseat you and boot you out the door. Sounds unfair, sure it is. But the sweet taste of victory could make it all worthwhile. This short, fast-paced, fun card game is easy to learn and play. It takes about 15 minutes to play the game, and is for 5-10 players.

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