Schotten Totten

Published 1999

In Schotten Totten, nine boundary stones lie between you and your opponent. In front of each, you build poker-like formations of three cards on a side. Whoever plays the higher-ranking formation wins the stone. And in a unique twist, you may use your powers of logic to claim a stone even before your opponent has played all three of his cards, by demonstrating that the stone is impossible for him to win. Successfully claim five stones, or any three adjacent stones, and you win the game. In 2000 GMT published a rethemed version as Battle Line which includes an extra 10 "tactics" cards that modify the standard game play, and with cards that run from 1 to 10 (instead of 1 to 9). The 2004 Edition of Schottentotten has these "tactics" cards too. Schotten-Totten FAQ.

Mechanics

Hand Management Set Collection

Categories

Card Game Deduction

Designers

Reiner Knizia

Publishers

ASS Altenburger Spielkarten Cube Factory of Ideas Edge Entertainment IELLO Pro Ludo PS-Games Schmidt Spiele Ubik uplay.it edizioni
Schotten Totten

Game Info

Players
2 Players
Time
20 min
Weight
Light-Medium — 1.67/5
Year
1999
BGG Rating
7.35
BGG Rank
#428
Min Age
8+

Frequently Asked Questions

Schotten Totten is designed for exactly 2 players. The community rates it best at 2 players.
A typical game of Schotten Totten takes about 20 minutes.
Schotten Totten has a complexity rating of 1.67/5.00 on BoardGameGeek, placing it in the 'Light' category. It is very accessible and great for new gamers.
The recommended minimum age for Schotten Totten is 8+. Younger children may enjoy it with guidance from experienced players.
Schotten Totten has a rating of 7.35/10 on BoardGameGeek, based on 13,975 ratings. It is ranked #428 overall.
Schotten Totten was designed by Reiner Knizia. It was published in 1999.