Take The “A” Chord

Step into the world of smooth jazz with Take The “A” Chord, a clever trick-taking card game from Saashi & Saashi (Japan). Designed for 2–4 players and playable in about 30 minutes, it blends musical improvisation with sharp tactical play — perfect for fans of jazz and card games alike.

In Take The “A” Chord, players are jazz musicians competing to lead the band with the strongest chords. Cards are divided into five suits labeled A–G, and each trick changes the rhythm of play. When you play a card that matches the same letter as one already played, you change the ranking of chords — shifting the game’s hierarchy in your favor. If you “improvise” by matching the lead player’s chord, you can even reset the trick and take control of the tempo!

Timing is everything: win too many tricks, and you’ll lose harmony — but find the right rhythm of restraint and improvisation, and you’ll top the charts.

Elegant, clever, and steeped in musical flavor, Take The “A” Chord turns every hand into a jazz performance full of twists, tempo changes, and creative play.