Hoity Toity
- Players
- 2-5
- Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
- 5 players
- Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
- 45 min
- AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
- 12+
- ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
- 1.9 / 5
- Year
- 1990
About the game
Hoity Toity, the 1990 Spiel des Jahres winner by Klaus Teuber, casts players as English nobility collecting curious old junk to build the largest, oldest collection. Built around a rock-paper-scissors-style decision mechanic, each round players secretly choose an action, and only after everyone reveals do you learn if your gamble paid off. It's a simple, clever bluffing game about reading your opponents and timing your choices. A classic family title with real depth beneath its simple exterior.
Hobbli's Notes
There's a reason this won Spiel des Jahres: Teuber's psychology-driven, rock-paper-scissors core is deceptively simple yet full of tension as you try to out-think the table. It's aged very well as a family bluffing classic that still surprises even seasoned players.
What we like
- Award-winning design with simple, elegant rules.
- Rock-paper-scissors bluffing creates constant tension.
- Scales well across group sizes.
- Quick 45-minute playtime.
Keep in mind
- Guessing-based mechanic can feel luck-driven to some.
- Repeated plays may allow experienced players to predict patterns.
Who it's for
Great for families and casual groups age 8+, in groups of 2-6, who enjoy bluffing and reading opponents.
