Instinct

Fit

Teach 2.1

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 3.5

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.2

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Moderate level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with high frequency of interaction. Limited emphasis on cooperation.

Replay value

Instinct offers a high level of variability with its gameboard, multiple paths to victory, and variable setups. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game provides deep strategic possibilities and room for improvement over time. Player interaction is moderate. It scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. While it may take some time to learn, the game offers a good balance between easiness and depth. Overall, Instinct has a strong replayability score of 7.74 out of 10.

Luck profile

Instinct has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. Players have a substantial ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions and planning. The game outcome is primarily determined by player strategy and decisions, with luck playing a minor role.

Overview

An exact trick-taking game ala Oh Hell!, with 5 suits numbered 1-12 plus 6 trump cards. 11 cards are passed out each hand. Point are awarded if you get your bid exactly, zero otherwise.

Mechanism

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Hand Management Trick-taking

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Credits

Designers

2

Mike Elliott Bill Rose

Artists

2

Ron Spears Sonia Telesco

Publishers

1

Wizards of the Coast

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