Crosshand Poker

A game by Bil van Dongen

2 - 4 Players 30 minutes Unknown

Pick-up and Deliver

Deduction, Number

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Description

Crosshand Poker is a unique blend of strategy and luck, where players combine the thrill of poker with the tactical thinking of a tile-laying game. Designed by Bil van Dongen and first published in 1978, this game has been entertaining players for decades with its simple yet engaging rules. In a game of Crosshand Poker, 2 to 4 players take turns drawing and updating their set of tiles, aiming to create the best possible poker hands on a Scrabble-like grid board. The twist is that each type of hand has a different score, and players need to think carefully about which hands to aim for to maximize their points. As players branch out from the center of the board, they'll need to use their deductive skills to figure out which tiles are likely to be played next, and plan their moves accordingly. With a playtime of just 30 minutes, Crosshand Poker is a great option for a quick game night with friends or family. The game's pick-up and deliver mechanics, combined with the deduction and number-based categories, make for a fun and challenging experience. The goal is to accumulate the most points by creating high-scoring hands before the pool of tiles runs out, so players will need to stay focused and adapt their strategy as the game unfolds.