Shortcut Longcut – Rules, Setup, and How to Play Shortcut Longcut is a fast-paced party card game for 3–10 players , ages 14+ , where the twist is that winning alone means losing . This guide covers the full rules, setup, gameplay phases, and common questions. Game Overview Players: 3–10 Ages:  14+ Time:  10 min for 1 game, 60 min for a full 5-game set Goal:  Reach the café together  with at least one other player. If you reach alone, you lose. Components & Card Types Café