IELLOSchotten Totten, Strategy Board Game, Easy to Learn, Claim Enough Stones to Win The Game, for 2 Players, 20 Minute Play Time, Ages 8 and Up

What a fun game to play and teach! The game is not very complex and easy to play at a louder party. There is some strategy but you can play without knowing all the strategies available. The game is swift! Recommended!

Love the game! I like that the game is intended for two people. So many games could be played by two people but are enhanced when more people play. But this game is really meant for just two people to play. The tactic cards give it a twist when you want - not necessary to enjoy the game though. I found it easy to understand how to play (think rummy or phase 10) however, the strategy is different from other card games (kind of reminds me of strategy for Pente, yet different). The small box would be perfect for travel. The graphics are great.

My wife and I are just getting into board and card games. I bought this since it is recommended on a lot of lists.So far this was the easiest to pick up and learn and was an absolute blast to play!The cards feel like good quality with funny artwork.This is an easy to pick up, tremendously fun to play head-to-head game!

This is a very fun game. Players take turns placing cards down in front of nine "stones", trying to make three-card combinations that will out-earn your opponent and win you the stone. The first to get 5 out of the 9 stones wins. The combinations are much like rummy runs or poker hands, and it's very easy to get the hang of. But the possibilities are endless. It's very portable, and great to play with friends anywhere you have a bit of extra time. For two players.

This game has become a regular in our "weekend getaway" go-bag. It's portable, high quality and fun to play. I think the game play and graphics appeal to a wide age range and a hand or two doesn't take forever so you can invest as much or as little time as you want.

Classic two handed card game. The advanced game with special cards is easy to adjust to and adds excitement to this work of Reiner Knizia genius. A must have for any gamers collection.

If you've played Schotten-Totten, or Battle Line, note that this is not a re-skin, it's a new, castle attack and defense game. The art (as on the cover) is quirky and very nice. The cards are good quality and the gameplay is unique enough to belong in any collection if you like direct conflict in your games. The rules, balance and play all show the impact of strong design and plenty of testing. Although the box 'play time' is 20 minutes, we're always over half an hour because there's so much to think about. Both sides feel frustrated and hopeless but someone is wrong! It's a great, tense feeling coming from a fine small box 2-player game.

Got this after a friend showed it to me. Got it for the girlfriend and I and she loves it. She randomly has it in her hand asking to play. The game is super short easy and strategic. The game I believe calls for 6 cards in your hand we enjoy to play with 3 cards in your hand. Reducing the cards in your hand allows for you to make a quicker decision and reduces the analysis paralysis than can occur with too many choices.I recommend this game 100%.