About the Deck
A unique dual-game playing card deck that offers two distinct gaming experiences. Each card is cleverly designed to support both games by rotating 180 degrees.
Master strategic trick-taking in "With Friends Like These" or enjoy fast-paced pattern matching in "Last Call" — all with the same easy-to-recognise illustrated deck featuring beverage-themed suits.
Perfect for game nights, travel, or any gathering where you want variety without carrying multiple decks.
Two Games, One Deck
With Friends Like These
3-6 Players | Trick-Taking
A strategic trick-taking game where you bid exactly how many tricks you'll win. The twist? The final bidder cannot make a bid that would allow everyone to succeed. The total of all bids must NOT equal the number of cards dealt.
Features special Mixer cards that act as powerful trump cards, and Bar Cards that create exciting "No Trumps" rounds. Win exactly your bid to score points — but miss your target and face penalties!
Key Features:
- Strategic bidding with a clever restriction
- Dual-purpose Mixer cards (13 or 12)
- Variable trump suits keep you thinking
- Perfect for players who love Spades or Oh Hell
Last Call
2-8 Players | Pattern Matching
Fast-paced fun where you race to match cards by suit, color, OR shape. It's like a beverage-themed twist on classic matching games, but with more strategic depth.
Special event cards add chaos — reverse play direction, force draws, make opponents sip their drinks, or stack penalties on unsuspecting players. The first to empty their hand wins!
Key Features:
- Three ways to match: suit, color, or shape
- "Switch It Up" cards let you change suits
- "Take That" cards create strategic chaos
- "About Face" and "Cheers" add social fun
- Perfect for parties and casual gatherings
The Five Suits
Each card features simple, recognisable glassware icons:
(Wine suit)
(Whiskey Rocks)
(Gin suit)
(Liqueur/Cocktail)
(Beer suit)
What's in the Deck
Each Suit Contains:
- Numbers 1-11: Standard playing cards for both games
- Mixer Card: The special #12/#13 trump card (one image per suit, two different values depending on orientation)
- Bar Card: 2 per deck (triggers "No Trumps" in With Friends Like These)
Total Deck Composition:
- 5 Suits × 11 numbered cards = 55 cards
- 5 Mixer cards (one per suit)
- 2 Bar cards
- Special event cards for Last Call gameplay
Why You'll Love It
Versatility: Two completely different game experiences in one compact deck. Perfect for varying group sizes and moods.
Elegant Design: Recognisable beverage-glass-themed artwork using iconised images for simplicity.
Easy to Learn: Both games have simple core rules with strategic depth. New players can jump in within minutes.
Social Fun: The "Cheers" cards in Last Call add optional social drinking elements (non-alcoholic beverages work great too!).
Travel Friendly: One deck replaces multiple games. Perfect for trips, camping, or packing light.
Scalable: Works with small groups (2-3 players) up to larger parties (6-8 players) depending on which game and variant you choose.