Table feel
Moderate level of direct and strategic confrontation with high interaction frequency, but low emphasis on cooperation.
1996
Ranked #18,490
Nix Für Ungut!
Manage cards in hand to time plays, combos, and scoring windows.
Card Game
Hand Management
Players
2-5
Play time
Not listed
Age
10+
Complexity
1.25/5
Rating
6.25
Harder to teach
Highly interactive
Deep strategy
Group fit
At a glance
ABG editorial scores on a 1–5 scale.
Teachability
2.4/5
Harder to teach
Replay value
4.1/5
High replayability
Interaction
3.6/5
Highly interactive
Player scaling
4.4/5
Scales well
Strategic depth
4.7/5
Deep strategy
Player control
3.0/5
Luck-sensitive
Replay value
nix für ungut! has a high replayability score due to its high variability gameboard, impactful expansions, deep strategic possibilities, and good scalability. The game offers fresh experiences each time it is played and allows players to improve their strategies over time. The player interaction score is average, and the game adapts well to different player counts without compromising its appeal or balance. Although it may take some time to learn, the depth it offers makes it worth the effort.
Luck profile
Nix für ungut! 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, Nix für ungut! strikes a good balance between luck and strategy.
Overview
Players are dealt 12 cards and score points by playing poker-like card combinations listed on the game board. Players do not refill their hands and play ends at the end of five turns. Four rounds of this makes up the complete game. A combination played more than four times in a r...
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Players are dealt 12 cards and score points by playing poker-like card combinations listed on the game board. Players do not refill their hands and play ends at the end of five turns. Four rounds of this makes up the complete game. A combination played more than four times in a round will push a scoring chip off of the board (first one played), making it worthless.
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Designers
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Jürgen P. Grunau
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F.X. Schmid
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