Scharfe Schoten

Published 2014

Scharfe Schoten (a.k.a. "Hot Peppers") is a trick-taking game in which players predict their tricks — but instead of predicting the number of tricks they'll take, they have to state the color that they think they'll get the most or least tricks of. Since all cards show their color on the back, the players have more information than usual. In addition to cards in hand, the game includes a common supply of cards, some of which can be added to the tricks to make it easier to reach a player's goal. This strategy might backfire, however, if cards of the wrong color make it into a trick and you're aiming for a low score in that color. During each trick, you must follow suit, even with the special trump cards. This also makes it difficult to correctly predict which tricks you'll get. In the end, the player who comes closest to his predictions wins.

Mechanics

Trick-taking

Categories

Card Game

Designers

Arve D. Fühler

Publishers

Zoch Verlag
Scharfe Schoten

Game Info

Players
3-4 Players
Time
30 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 2.12/5
Year
2014
BGG Rating
7.02
BGG Rank
#5640
Min Age
10+

Frequently Asked Questions

Scharfe Schoten supports 3 to 4 players.
A typical game of Scharfe Schoten takes about 30 minutes.
Scharfe Schoten has a complexity rating of 2.12/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Medium Light' category. It offers a good balance of depth and accessibility.
The recommended minimum age for Scharfe Schoten is 10+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Scharfe Schoten has a rating of 7.02/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 412 ratings. It is ranked #5640 overall.
Scharfe Schoten was designed by Arve D. Fühler. It was published in 2014.