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Scuttle!

From the publisher: In this fast-playing card game, players scheme, battle and steal to be the first to collect 21 doubloons. Each turn either draw a card or play a card - cards can be played as either treasure or as an action. Do you want to draw 2 cards, or steal the treasure c...

Players

1-5

Time

5-10

Age

6+

Weight

1

Rating

6.39

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Scuttle! has a high level of direct confrontation with battles and competitive actions that have immediate impact on opponents. It also offers strategic depth through resource denial and market manipulation. Players need to frequently pay attention to others' strategies and turns. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much. Overall, Scuttle! has a strong interaction score.

Teach 2.4

Teaching signal

Replay 3.9

High replayability

Interaction 3.7

Highly interactive

Scaling 4.0

Scales well

Strategy 4.5

Deep strategy

Control 3.0

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Scuttle! has a high level of direct confrontation with battles and competitive actions that have immediate impact on opponents. It also offers strategic depth through resource denial and market manipulation. Players need to frequently pay attention to others' strategies and turns. However, the game does not emphasize cooperation as much. Overall, Scuttle! has a strong interaction score.

Replay value

Scuttle! has a high variability gameboard, allowing for different experiences each time it is played. The presence of expansions adds new content and gameplay elements, enhancing replay value. The game offers deep strategic possibilities and room for players to improve their tactics and strategies. The player interaction score is moderate. Scuttle! scales well with different numbers of players without compromising its appeal or balance. It has a moderate easiness to learn score, making it accessible to new players. Overall, Scuttle! has a high replayability score of 7.85, indicating it offers a fresh and engaging experience with each playthrough.

Luck profile

Scuttle! has a moderate influence of luck. Random elements like card draws and dice rolls have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. While players have some ability to mitigate randomness through strategic decisions, luck still plays a significant role. The game strikes a balanced mix of luck and strategy, making it an enjoyable experience for players who enjoy both elements.

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From the publisher: In this fast-playing card game, players scheme, battle and steal to be the first to collect 21 doubloons. Each turn either draw a card or play a card - cards can be played as either treasure or as an action. Do you want to draw 2 cards, or steal the treasure chest your opponent just played? Or would you rather wipe the board...knowing that your booty is protected! 'Scuttle!' is a card game for 1-5 valiant pirates, suitable for players as young as 6. Based on the classic game Cuttle, Scuttle! has been infused with the drama of the high seas thanks to creative updated rules by Peter C. Hayward. With gorgeous, adventurous art by Kelly Jo, Scuttle! is fun for the whole family. Expansion Details: The Curse of Black Jack expansion adds the fourth suit, Anchors, to the game. It also adds two Jokers, Black Jack and Ghost Pirate. Also has a rule card with the new action available on a player's turn, "Summon", which is top-decking (draw a card and play it immediately). By adding the fourth suit to Scuttle!, the game deck can be used as a standard deck of playing cards.

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