Schotten Totten

Schotten Totten

Card Game
Players
2
Best withThe player count this game plays best at.
2 players
Play timeHow long a full game runs once everyone knows the rules.
20 min
AgeThe minimum age printed by the publisher.
8+
ComplexityHow demanding the rules are, from 1 (very light) to 5 (very heavy).
1.7 / 5
Year
1999

About the game

Schotten Totten is a quick two-player card duel where players build poker-style hands of three cards to claim nine boundary stones between them. Clever logic lets you claim a stone even before playing all three cards, by proving your opponent cannot beat your formation. Win five stones, or three in a row, to secure victory. It's a tight, elegant Reiner Knizia design later rethemed as Battle Line.

Hobbli's Notes

Hobbli's staff love Schotten Totten as one of the sharpest small-box two-player games available, simple to teach in minutes yet full of bluffing and hand-reading depth. It's a perfect quick duel to squeeze into any game night.

What we like

  • Extremely portable and quick to play.
  • Elegant rules hiding surprising depth.
  • Rewards clever logical deduction.
  • Highly replayable due to card variety.

Keep in mind

  • Strictly two players only.
  • Limited thematic engagement.
  • Can feel repetitive over many sessions.

Who it's for

Perfect for two players aged 8+ who enjoy quick, clever card games with strong logical deduction and bluffing elements.

Mechanics

Card Play Conflict ResolutionHand ManagementMelding and SplayingRaceSet Collection

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