Table feel
Hinkel & Stein has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth in confrontation. Players need to pay frequent attention to others' strategies and turns. However, there is less emphasis on cooperation in the game.
Hinkel & Stein
Players
2-4
Time
?-?
Age
8+
Weight
1.33
Rating
6.67
Fit
Teach
2.3
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
Replay value
Hinkel & Stein has a high variability gameboard, offering different experiences each time it is played. 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. The game is moderately easy to learn, offering a good balance between depth and accessibility. Overall, Hinkel & Stein has a strong replayability score of 7.8 out of 10.
Luck profile
Hinkel & Stein has a moderate level of luck involved in the game. Random elements like dice rolls or card draws have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. However, players have 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. Overall, Hinkel & Stein strikes a good balance between luck and strategy, making it an engaging and enjoyable board game for players.
Overview
This game is set in the old days, when Gaul tribes – and Romans, too – were engaged into some special sport: Hinkel & Stein. Two to four players place stones out of four types of (artificial) stones onto a see-saw scale. The "Chief" player (a "job" that rotates each round) determines whether the lighter or the heavier side of the scale will be declared the winning side at the end of this round. During a round, each player places one of their stones onto one of four spaces at the ends of the see-saw. The order of the players is determined by the Chief. Before placing a stone, each player may raise the prize to be won (the currency in this game are wooden discs - "wheels") in the middle of the game or take one disc. Taking a disc automatically excludes you from winning any discs at the end of the round. Special abilities of the different kinds of stones and the fact that all players play each type of stone over several matches makes this a rather heavy tactical wagering game. English rules for 2-4 players will soon be available on the Chili Spiele website as well as here on BGG.
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Credits
Designers
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Klaus Zoch
Publishers
1
Chili Spiele
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