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Indian Chief

Players

2-8

Time

?-?

Age

?+

Weight

1.8

Rating

6.69

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 2.8

Luck-sensitive

Table feel

Indian Chief has a high level of direct confrontation and strategic depth, with frequent interaction between players. However, it does not emphasize cooperation as much.

Replay value

Indian Chief has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. It offers a fresh and engaging experience each time it is played.

Luck profile

The final luck score for Indian Chief is 5.67, indicating a moderate influence of luck in the game. Random elements have a notable but not exclusive impact on the game outcome. 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.

Overview

A card game played with one or two standard 52-card decks. Players hold 8 cards and on the 7 rounds of the game, in any order, must play a different "meld," a number of cards from 1 to 7 with a different scoring rule for each meld. The melds are named Rich Man, Poor Man, Beggar Man, Thief, Doctor, Lawyer, and Indian Chief. The game can accommodate up to 8 with simultaneous play.

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Credits

Designers

1
Stven Carlberg

Publishers

2
(Self-Published) (Web published)

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