IELLO Prophecy: Strategic Trick-Taking Card Game with Mayan Theme | 2-6 Players, 40 Min

Unveil Your Prophecy with IELLO Prophecy

As the sun rises behind the temple, you step into the role of a Mayan priest interpreting cycles of creation and destruction. Prophecy blends elegant trick-taking with a bold betting twist, inviting you to shape your fate from a shifting hand and a quiet, tense room filled with imagined incense and ancient glyphs on the cards.

The core tension in Prophecy comes from a simple question: can you predict your own luck? You secretly discard cards at the start of each round and declare how many tricks you think you’ll win. Your prophecy isn’t just bragging rights—it guides how you play, when you bid, and which cards you risk surrendering. The outcome depends on reading the room as much as mastering the deck, making every round feel like a small, strategic performance.

• Bid on tricks your current hand can support, then adjust as new information emerges from opponents’ bets.
• Secret discards create tension and suspense, shaping your path to victory without revealing everything.
• Guess opponents’ bets and thwart their plans while nurturing your own prophecy to fulfillment.
• Discover special cards that can swing a round from fragile to powerful, adding dramatic surprises.

How to play in brief

• At the start of each round, secretly set aside cards to influence your potential tricks.
• Reveal your bet on the number of tricks you expect to win, then play to meet it.
• The lead player faces a slightly different objective, heightening the challenge and decision-making.
• Play proceeds through classic trick-taking, with key cards capable of turning the tide.

Why players enjoy Prophecy

The experience blends accessible rules with deep strategic choices. The Mayan theming adds atmospheric visuals and thematic depth, while the shifting hand and hidden bets keep every round tense and replayable. It’s a smart challenge that remains welcoming for new players and a satisfying puzzle for seasoned gamers alike.

The artwork and calendar-inspired symbols heighten immersion, and the game scales nicely from 2 to 6 players. Shorter play sessions fit well into busy evenings, while larger groups spark lively negotiation and interaction around the table.

• Engaging, family-friendly strategy that scales from 2 to 6 players.
• Approximate 40-minute play sessions fit well into weeknight game nights.
• Replay value through hidden objectives, bets, and the potential for surprising card plays.

Ideal for family game nights

Designed for ages 10 and up, Prophecy invites teens and adults to share in a ritual of strategy and storytelling. The compact setup and evolving decisions encourage conversation, friendly competition, and moments of quiet triumph as players chase their prophecies together.