Touché
- Designer Wayne Bobette
- Publisher Alary Games , Cadaco , Jumbo , Kärnan , N.W. Damm & Søn (Damm)
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Start for freeWhat to Expect
In Touché, players play cards from their hand to claim spaces on a board depicting card images arranged in a cross pattern. The goal is to form specific patterns such as lines, crosses, or boxes. Completed patterns are capped with black markers and cannot be reused. The first player to complete a set number of patterns wins.
Who Is This Game For?
Touché is aimed at families and casual players aged 8 and up. With a playtime of about 30 minutes, it suits short game sessions. The game has simple mechanics and requires little prior experience with tactical card games.
How It Works
Players are dealt cards from a double standard deck including jokers. On a turn, a player plays a card and places a marker on a matching space on the square grid board. Forming patterns on this grid scores points. Completed patterns are marked with black caps, which cannot be used again.
What Makes It Special
Designed by Wayne Bobette, Touché was a recommended Spiel des Jahres 1979 title and won the Mensa Select award in 1996. Its combination of Matching, Pattern Building, and a Square Grid sets it apart in the realm of card games. It belongs to the Mensa Select family and is a long-standing classic.
Awards
1996
1979
- 1996 Vuoden Peli Family Game of the Year — Winner
Pro
- Short playtime around 30 minutes
- Easy-to-understand mechanics like Matching and Pattern Building
- Supports 2 to 6 players
- Awarded Mensa Select 1996 and Spiel des Jahres recommended 1979
Contra
- Abstract theme without narrative setting
- No solo play mode
- Simple mechanics may not appeal to expert players
Setting & Atmosphäre
Touché features an abstract setting focused on building patterns on a grid of card images. It does not have a narrative theme but emphasizes tactical placement and card combination.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on systematically building patterns and use jokers wisely to claim open spaces.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
Touché is designed for 2 to 6 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game typically lasts about 30 minutes, allowing for quick and repeatable sessions.
What prior experience do I need?
The game is a family game with simple mechanics, requiring little prior experience.
How does this compare to similar games?
Touché combines card matching with a square grid and pattern building, distinguishing it from other card games.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, suitable for ages 8 and up due to simple rules and short playtime.
What mechanic makes it special?
The interplay of Matching, Pattern Building, and the Square Grid is Touché’s core feature.
Fazit
Touché is a short, tactical family game with solid mechanics, ideal for players who enjoy pattern-building card games. Its clear rules make it accessible to both new and experienced players.
