Turn the Tide

A game by Stefan Dorra

3 - 5 Players 30 minutes Low

Hand Management, Player Elimination, Simultaneous Action Selection

Card Game

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Description

In Turn the Tide, a classic card game from 1997 designed by Stefan Dorra, 3 to 5 players compete to outmaneuver each other in a series of simultaneous challenges. The game is easy to learn, and with a playtime of just 30 minutes, it's perfect for a quick gathering with friends. Players start with a hand of 12 cards and lay out marker cards to show off their strength, then secretly choose a card to play, revealing them all at once to determine who gets the best scoring cards. As the game progresses, players pass their hands to each other, trying to make the most of the cards their neighbors had previously used. This twist adds a fun layer of strategy, as you try to outdo your opponents with the same cards they had. With no necessary in-game text, Turn the Tide is accessible to players of all languages, making it a great choice for a diverse group of friends.