Relationship Tightrope

Published 1999

This game is a relative of the Raj/Hols der Geier family of games, the german title means Tightrope. Each turn, a number of red and blue sticks are up for grabs. The highest card played will take the blue sticks and the lowest card will take the red sticks. The trick is that a red stick cancels a blue stick (that is, a well balanced tightrope walker), and the goal is to score as few points as possible. However, there are two different ways of playing the game, depending on how players wish to play: strategic or otherwise. The basic game has players simultaneously playing cards (ala Raj), whereas the strategic version plays like a trick-taking game with players selecting a card sequentially. Re-implemented by: Yin Yang/Fifty-Fifty

Mechanics

Hand Management Simultaneous Action Selection Trick-taking

Categories

Card Game

Designers

Reiner Knizia

Publishers

ASS Altenburger Spielkarten Überplay
Relationship Tightrope

Game Info

Players
3-5 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light — 1.33/5
Year
1999
BGG Rating
6.17
BGG Rank
#5962
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Relationship Tightrope supports 3 to 5 players.
A typical game of Relationship Tightrope takes about 30 minutes.
Relationship Tightrope has a complexity rating of 1.33/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Relationship Tightrope is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Relationship Tightrope has a rating of 6.17/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 1,105 ratings. It is ranked #5962 overall.
Relationship Tightrope was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 1999.