Counterpoint
A board game by Ted Mann Schaller
3-5 Players 15 minutes Medium
Variable Player Powers, Communication Limits, Cooperative Game, Scenario / Mission / Campaign Game, Trick-taking, Bids As Wagers
Card Game, Animals, Music
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Description
Counterpoint is a snappy, 15‑minute showdown where three to five friends team up to pull off musical heists with a crew of charismatic animal musicians. Designed by Ted Mann Schaller and fresh off the 2026 press, the game blends the tension of bidding your cards as wagers with the thrill of trick‑taking, all while you’re forced to whisper just enough to coordinate without spilling the whole plan. Each player gets a quirky, variable power—think a jazzy sax fox or a drum‑beat rabbit—that changes how you score and what tricks you can pull off. The scenarios roll like mini‑missions, letting you chase a new “concert” objective each round, and the cooperative edge means you’re all in it together, scrambling to hit the right notes before the timer runs out. If you love card games with a musical twist, a dash of animal charm, and a little secret‑signal drama, Counterpoint will have you humming the victory tune in no time.
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