Schotten Totten
1999
Design0.5/10
Interaction3.0/10
Artistry5.0/10
Strategy6.3/10
Complexity4.1/10
Schotten Totten
Claim stones by playing card combinations; outwit your opponent in this strategic battle.
1999 • 2–2
Average rating
3.76
Players
2–2
Avg time
20 min
Age
8+
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Description
Schotten Totten pits two players against each other in a tense battle for control of standing stones marking the border between their territories. Each player holds a hand of cards representing warriors of different clans and strengths. The goal is to claim standing stones by forming the best three-card formations on your side of the stone.
Players take turns playing cards to either their side or their opponent's side of a stone, attempting to create poker-like sets: three cards of the same number, a straight, a flush, or a straight flush. Once one side of a stone has a complete formation, the other player has one last chance to beat it. Skillful hand management, careful card placement, and anticipating your opponent's strategy are crucial to securing victory and pushing back the border.
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Categories
Card Game, Deduction, Medieval, Abstract Strategy
Mechanics
Hand Management, Set Collection, Card Play Conflict Resolution
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