Schotten Totten 2

Attacker against defender in a card duel over seven walls, built from poker-style formations.

Designer: Reiner Knizia
Published by: IELLO
Editions by: Reflexshop, Geekach LLC, Mancalamaro, TCG Factory, Muduko, HANALL M&C, Yes Papa Games, Gemblo Company

The classic card duel returns with a twist: now one of you attacks and the other defends. Seven locations line the battlefield, each with room for two to four cards, and you build formations there one card at a time, poker-style. Usually the strongest formation takes the spot, but not always, and the defender has three boiling-oil tokens to clear out the attacker's cards. The deck runs from 0 to 11 in five colors, plus ten tactical cards. A 2020 sequel for exactly two, over in about twenty minutes. If you know the first Schotten Totten, expect familiar play, but with asymmetric roles.

Attacker versus defender rolesPoker-style formations at seven locationsThree boiling-oil tokens for the defender

Who it's for

You are a pair who likes quick duels with real bite, and either know Schotten Totten or want something new.

Not for you if…

You need more than two players or want a luck-free abstract. Draws still matter.

Vibe's take

Tight and tense. You decide which wall to commit to, bluff by leaving others thin, and the boiling oil lets the defender undo a card at the worst moment for the attacker.