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Korrun: No need to link to a particular reviewer in the how to play

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No need to link to a particular reviewer in the how to play

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

	In Schotten Totten (pronounced "''shoh''-ten ''toh''-ten"~~, [https://www.boardgamequest.com/schotten-totten-review/ meaning explained here]~~) you and an opponent are opposing Scottish clans with a border of nine stones dividing your territory. By pulling the stones over to your side, you gain more land for yourself, which is how you win. Stones are claimed by setting your clans (sets of cards) against opposing clans. The stronger clan (set) claims the stone.		In Schotten Totten (pronounced "''shoh''-ten ''toh''-ten") you and an opponent are opposing Scottish clans with a border of nine stones dividing your territory. By pulling the stones over to your side, you gain more land for yourself, which is how you win. Stones are claimed by setting your clans (sets of cards) against opposing clans. The stronger clan (set) claims the stone.

	==Gameplay ==		==Gameplay ==

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	====''Expert''====		====Expert====

	In this variant, Tactics are also used in this variant, plus a new rule: ''a stone can only be claimed at the beginning of your turn''. This lets the opponent play a Tactic card before the stone is claimed that could change the outcome.		In this variant, Tactics are also used in this variant, plus a new rule: ''a stone can only be claimed at the beginning of your turn''. This lets the opponent play a Tactic card before the stone is claimed that could change the outcome.

Eric Juneau at 20:59, 19 June 2026

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	\|Run (a.k.a. straight)\|\|Three cards of different colors and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=crimson}} {{card\|7\|color=black\|background=gold}}		\|Run (a.k.a. straight)\|\|Three cards of different colors and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=crimson}} {{card\|7\|color=black\|background=gold}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Sum\|\|The ~~sum~~ total of three cards of different colors and ranks\|\|{{card\|5\|color=black\|background=pink}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=crimson}}		\|Sum\|\|The total of three cards of different colors and ranks\|\|{{card\|5\|color=black\|background=pink}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=crimson}}
	\|}		\|}

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	Claiming a stone can only be done after playing a card, but before drawing a new one (BGA will prompt you).		Claiming a stone can only be done after playing a card, but before drawing a new one (BGA will prompt you).

	A player may claim a stone if their three-card combination is stronger than their opponents. In general, this can only be done once three cards are played on both sides of the stone. However, it can be proven that the other side cannot form a stronger combination (Ex. you have a red color-run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=crimson}}-{{card\|2\|color=white\|background=crimson}}-{{card\|3\|color=white\|background=crimson}}, they have a blue color run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=blue}} and {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=blue}}, but you have already played the blue {{card\|3\|color=white\|background=blue}} on your side.) This proof must be based only on cards played on the table (you cannot use your own hand as proof), but BGA will calculate this for you automatically.		A player may claim a stone if their three-card combination is stronger than their opponents'. In general, this can only be done once three cards are played on both sides of the stone. However, it can be proven that the other side cannot form a stronger combination (Ex. you have a red color-run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=crimson}}-{{card\|2\|color=white\|background=crimson}}-{{card\|3\|color=white\|background=crimson}}, they have a blue color run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=blue}} and {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=blue}}, but you have already played the blue {{card\|3\|color=white\|background=blue}} on your side.) This proof must be based only on cards played on the table (you cannot use your own hand as proof), but BGA will calculate this for you automatically.

	To claim a stone, move it to your side of the border. Cards cannot be played at this location anymore.		To claim a stone, move it to your side of the border. Cards cannot be played at this location anymore.
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	</ul>		</ul>

	In a 3 round game, the winner of each round gains 5 points for the round. The other player gains 1 point per stone. The player with a higher total of points after 3 rounds wins.		In a 3-round game, the winner of each round gains 5 points for the round. The other player gains 1 point per stone. The player with a higher total of points after 3 rounds wins.

	==~~''Tactic'' Variant~~==		==Variants==

	~~In the Tactic variant, tactic cards are shuffled into a separate deck. Each player has a hand of 7 instead of 6.~~		====Tactics====

	~~On your turn~~, ~~you~~ can ~~play a clan card (~~as ~~normal) or a ''~~Tactic~~'' card~~.		In the Tactic variant, Tactic cards are shuffled into a separate deck. Each player has a hand of 7 cards instead of 6. You can have as many Tactic cards as you want in your hand, as long as you respect the maximum hand size of seven cards.

	~~You~~ can ~~have~~ as ~~many~~ Tactic ~~cards as you want~~ in ~~your hand~~, ~~as long as~~ you ~~respect the maximum hand size of seven cards.~~		On your turn, you can play a Clan card (as normal) or a ''Tactic'' card. But keep in mind, '''you cannot play more Tactic cards than the number of Tactic cards your opponent has played ''plus one'''''. (ex. Your opponent has played 1 Tactic card. You have played 2. That is 1 more than your opponent, so BGA will disable/gray out the Tactic cards in your hand until your opponent plays a second.) If you come to a situation where you cannot place any Clan cards (because all unclaimed stones already have sets of 3 on your side), you can either play a (playable) Tactic card or pass.

	~~You~~ cannot play more than ~~one card more than~~ your opponent has played. ''~~Example:~~ Your opponent has ~~already~~ played ~~one~~ Tactic card ~~while you have already played two~~. You have ~~therefore~~ played ~~one Tactic card~~ more than your opponent. As a ~~result,~~ on your ~~turn~~, you ~~cannot~~ play a Tactic card ~~until your opponent plays his second~~.''

	Tactic cards have three categories:		Tactic cards have three categories:

	~~====~~Elite Troops~~====~~		'''<u>Elite Troops</u>'''

	These are played like ~~clan~~ cards.		These are played like Clan cards.

	<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">
	<li> '''Joker''': When played, you may choose the color and rank of the card. There are only two in the game ~~and each~~ player can only have one ~~Joker on their side~~. If you have played one and drawn the other, ~~you~~ must ~~keep it~~ in your hand.</li>		<li> '''Joker''': When played, you may choose the color and rank of the card. There are only two in the game. Each player can only have ''one''. If you have played one Joker and drawn the other, it must stay in your hand unplayed.</li>
	<li>'''Spy''': When played, you choose the color of the card.</li>		<li>'''Spy''': When played, you choose the color of the card.</li>
	<li> '''Shield-bearer''': When played, you choose the color of the card. Has a rank of 1, 2, or 3.</li>		<li> '''Shield-bearer''': When played, you choose the color of the card. Has a rank of 1, 2, or 3.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

	~~====~~Combat Modes~~====~~		'''<u>Combat Modes</u>'''

	These are played on the stone itself.		These are played on the stone itself.

	<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">
	<li>'''Blind-Man's Bluff''': If a stone has this card, only the ''Sum'' card formation is used to determine who can claim the stone. (Meaning all superior formations (e.g., color-run, three of a kind) don't matter--only the ~~sum~~ total of the cards is taken into account.) </li>		<li>'''Blind-Man's Bluff''': If a stone has this card, only the ''Sum'' card formation is used to determine who can claim the stone. (Meaning all superior formations (e.g., color-run, three of a kind) don't matter--only the total of the cards is taken into account.) </li>
	<li>'''Mud Fight''': If a stone has this card, players must play '''four''' cards before being able to claim the stone.</li>		<li>'''Mud Fight''': If a stone has this card, players must play '''four''' cards before being able to claim the stone.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

	~~====~~Ruses~~====~~		'''<u>Ruses</u>'''

	These are one-time actions that are discarded after use.		These are one-time actions that are discarded after use.
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	<li>'''Recruiter''': Draw three cards from either deck. Then choose two cards from your hand and place them on the bottom of their respective decks.</li>		<li>'''Recruiter''': Draw three cards from either deck. Then choose two cards from your hand and place them on the bottom of their respective decks.</li>
	<li> '''Strategist''': Choose one of your ~~clan~~ cards on an unclaimed stone and either place it on a different unclaimed stone or discard it.</li>		<li> '''Strategist''': Choose one of your Clan cards on an unclaimed stone and either place it on a different unclaimed stone or discard it.</li>
	<li> '''Banshee''': Choose one of your opponent's ~~clan~~ cards on an unclaimed stone and discard it.</li>		<li> '''Banshee''': Choose one of your opponent's Clan cards on an unclaimed stone and discard it.</li>
	<li>'''Traitor''': Choose one of your opponent's ~~clan~~ cards on an unclaimed stone and place it on one of your unclaimed stones.</li>		<li>'''Traitor''': Choose one of your opponent's Clan cards on an unclaimed stone and place it on one of your unclaimed stones.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

	There may be a case where your hand only has tactic cards or only has clan cards. There may also be a case where you can no longer place clan cards on your side of the border. If so, you can only play tactic cards or pass.		====''Expert''====

	==''Expert'' ~~Variant~~==

	Tactics are also used in this variant, plus a new rule: ''a stone can only be claimed at the beginning of your turn''. This lets the opponent play a ~~tactic~~ card that could change the ~~battle~~.		In this variant, Tactics are also used in this variant, plus a new rule: ''a stone can only be claimed at the beginning of your turn''. This lets the opponent play a Tactic card before the stone is claimed that could change the outcome.

Sammy McSam: improved color contrast

2026-02-07T17:05:29Z

improved color contrast

Lady Jane at 22:44, 14 January 2026

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	<li>Controls any five stones</li>		<li>Controls any five stones</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

			In a 3 round game, the winner of each round gains 5 points for the round. The other player gains 1 point per stone. The player with a higher total of points after 3 rounds wins.

	==''Tactic'' Variant==		==''Tactic'' Variant==

AllThatIsJosh: /* Tactic Variant */ added the rule about alternating tactic cards from page 12

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	In the Tactic variant, tactic cards are shuffled into a separate deck. Each player has a hand of 7 instead of 6.		In the Tactic variant, tactic cards are shuffled into a separate deck. Each player has a hand of 7 instead of 6.

	On your turn, you can play a clan card (as normal) or a ''Tactic'' card. Tactic cards have three categories:		On your turn, you can play a clan card (as normal) or a ''Tactic'' card.

			You can have as many Tactic cards as you want in your hand, as long as you respect the maximum hand size of seven cards.

			You cannot play more than one card more than your opponent has played. ''Example: Your opponent has already played one Tactic card while you have already played two. You have therefore played one Tactic card more than your opponent. As a result, on your turn, you cannot play a Tactic card until your opponent plays his second.''

			Tactic cards have three categories:

	====Elite Troops====		====Elite Troops====

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	! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" \|Name\|\|Description\|\|Example		! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" \|Name\|\|Description\|\|Example
	\|-		\|-
	\|Color Run \|\| Three cards of the same color and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|7\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|8\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=red}}		\|Color Run (a.k.a. straight flush) \|\| Three cards of the same color and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|7\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|8\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=red}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Three of a kind\|\|Three cards of different colors and the same rank\|\|{{card\|4\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}}		\|Three of a kind\|\|Three cards of different colors and the same rank\|\|{{card\|4\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Color\|\|Any three cards of the same color\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=gold}}		\|Color (a.k.a. flush)\|\|Any three cards of the same color\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=gold}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Run\|\|Three cards of different colors and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|7\|color=white\|background=gold}}		\|Run (a.k.a. straight)\|\|Three cards of different colors and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|7\|color=white\|background=gold}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Sum\|\|The sum total of three cards of different colors and ranks\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=red}}		\|Sum\|\|The sum total of three cards of different colors and ranks\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=red}}

Eric Juneau at 17:20, 8 December 2025

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

	In Schotten Totten (pronounced ) you and an opponent are opposing Scottish clans with a border of nine stones dividing your territory. By pulling the stones over to your side, you gain more land for yourself, which is how you win. Stones are claimed by setting your clans (sets of cards) against opposing clans. The stronger clan (set) claims the stone.		In Schotten Totten (pronounced "''shoh''-ten ''toh''-ten", [https://www.boardgamequest.com/schotten-totten-review/ meaning explained here]) you and an opponent are opposing Scottish clans with a border of nine stones dividing your territory. By pulling the stones over to your side, you gain more land for yourself, which is how you win. Stones are claimed by setting your clans (sets of cards) against opposing clans. The stronger clan (set) claims the stone.

	== Gameplay ==		==Gameplay ==

	There are 54 Clan cards, numbered 1 through 9 in 6 colors ('''{{Text\|green\|c=green}}''', '''{{Text\|blue\|c=blue}}''', '''{{Text\|red\|c=red}}''', '''{{Text\|yellow\|c=gold}}''', '''{{Text\|purple\|c=darkviolet}}''', '''{{Text\|pink\|c=pink}}'''). Each opponent has a hand of six. On each turn, a player must...		There are 54 Clan cards, numbered 1 through 9 in 6 colors ('''{{Text\|green\|c=green}}''', '''{{Text\|blue\|c=blue}}''', '''{{Text\|red\|c=red}}''', '''{{Text\|yellow\|c=gold}}''', '''{{Text\|purple\|c=darkviolet}}''', '''{{Text\|pink\|c=pink}}'''). Each opponent has a hand of six. On each turn, a player must...

	Play a Card: Choose one card from your hand and place it on your side of any Stone that A) is not claimed and B) doesn't yet have three cards.		'''Play a Card:''' Choose one card from your hand and place it on your side of any Stone that A) is not claimed and B) doesn't yet have three cards.

	Draw a Card: Draw one card from the deck to replenish your hand.		'''Draw a Card:''' Draw one card from the deck to replenish your hand.

	Cards cannot be moved after being placed.		Cards cannot be moved after being placed.
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	If the deck is empty, the game continues without drawing cards.		If the deck is empty, the game continues without drawing cards.

	== Card Formations ==		==Card Formations==

	{\| class="wikitable" style="width:auto;" border="2"		{\| class="wikitable" style="width:auto;" border="2"
	! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" \| Name \|\| Description \|\| Example		! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" \|Name\|\|Description\|\|Example
	\|-		\|-
	\| Color Run \|\| Three cards of the same color and consecutive rank \|\| {{card\|7\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|8\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=red}}		\|Color Run \|\| Three cards of the same color and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|7\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|8\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=red}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| Three of a kind \|\| Three cards of different colors and the same rank \|\| {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}}		\|Three of a kind\|\|Three cards of different colors and the same rank\|\|{{card\|4\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| Color \|\| Any three cards of the same color \|\| {{card\|5\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=gold}}		\|Color\|\|Any three cards of the same color\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=gold}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| Run \|\| Three cards of different colors and consecutive rank \|\| {{card\|5\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|7\|color=white\|background=gold}}		\|Run\|\|Three cards of different colors and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=red}} {{card\|7\|color=white\|background=gold}}
	\|-		\|-
	\| Sum \|\| The sum total of three cards of different colors and ranks \|\| {{card\|5\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=red}}		\|Sum\|\|The sum total of three cards of different colors and ranks\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=red}}
	\|}		\|}

	{{InfoBox\|title=Note\|body=Cards for a run can be played in any order. You can play a {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=blue}}, then {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=blue}}, then {{card\|3\|color=white\|background=blue}}, and that counts as a run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=blue}}-{{card\|2\|color=white\|background=blue}}-{{card\|3\|color=white\|background=blue}}.}}		{{InfoBox\|title=Note\|body=Cards for a run can be played in any order. You can play a {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=blue}}, then {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=blue}}, then {{card\|3\|color=white\|background=blue}}, and that counts as a run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=blue}}-{{card\|2\|color=white\|background=blue}}-{{card\|3\|color=white\|background=blue}}.}}

	== Claiming a Stone ==		==Claiming a Stone ==

	Claiming a stone can only be done after playing a card, but before drawing a new one (BGA will prompt you).		Claiming a stone can only be done after playing a card, but before drawing a new one (BGA will prompt you).
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	To claim a stone, move it to your side of the border. Cards cannot be played at this location anymore.		To claim a stone, move it to your side of the border. Cards cannot be played at this location anymore.

	==== Ties in Card Formations ====		====Ties in Card Formations====

	If two opposing formations have the same type (e.g., {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} vs. {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|7\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=pink}}), the one with the highest total (sum of card values) wins.		If two opposing formations have the same type (e.g., {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} vs. {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|7\|color=white\|background=pink}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=pink}}), the one with the highest total (sum of card values) wins.
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	If the strength totals are also tied (e.g., {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|5\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=gold}} vs. {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}} {{card\|5\|color=white\|background=green}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=green}}), the player who played their third card first wins.		If the strength totals are also tied (e.g., {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|5\|color=white\|background=gold}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=gold}} vs. {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}} {{card\|5\|color=white\|background=green}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=green}}), the player who played their third card first wins.

	== End Game ==		== End Game==

	The first player to achieve one of these conditions wins the game.		The first player to achieve one of these conditions wins the game.

	<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">
	<li>Controls three ''adjacent'' stones</li>		<li> Controls three ''adjacent'' stones</li>
	<li>Controls any five stones</li>		<li>Controls any five stones</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

	==''Tactic'' Variant==		==''Tactic'' Variant==
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	<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">
	<li>'''Joker''': When played, you may choose the color and rank of the card. There are only two in the game and each player can only have one Joker on their side. If you have played one and drawn the other, you must keep it in your hand.</li>		<li> '''Joker''': When played, you may choose the color and rank of the card. There are only two in the game and each player can only have one Joker on their side. If you have played one and drawn the other, you must keep it in your hand.</li>
	<li>'''Spy''': When played, you choose the color of the card.</li>		<li>'''Spy''': When played, you choose the color of the card.</li>
	<li>'''Shield-bearer''': When played, you choose the color of the card. Has a rank of 1, 2, or 3.</li>		<li> '''Shield-bearer''': When played, you choose the color of the card. Has a rank of 1, 2, or 3.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

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	<li>'''Blind-Man's Bluff''': If a stone has this card, only the ''Sum'' card formation is used to determine who can claim the stone. (Meaning all superior formations (e.g., color-run, three of a kind) don't matter--only the sum total of the cards is taken into account.) </li>		<li>'''Blind-Man's Bluff''': If a stone has this card, only the ''Sum'' card formation is used to determine who can claim the stone. (Meaning all superior formations (e.g., color-run, three of a kind) don't matter--only the sum total of the cards is taken into account.) </li>
	<li>'''Mud Fight''': If a stone has this card, players must play '''four''' cards before being able to claim the stone.</li>		<li>'''Mud Fight''': If a stone has this card, players must play '''four''' cards before being able to claim the stone.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

	====Ruses====		====Ruses====
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	<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">		<ul class="bulletlist" style="margin:1em 0;padding-inline-start:40px;">
	<li>'''Recruiter''': Draw three cards from either deck. </li>		<li>'''Recruiter''': Draw three cards from either deck. Then choose two cards from your hand and place them on the bottom of their respective decks.</li>
	<li>'''Strategist''': </li>		<li> '''Strategist''': Choose one of your clan cards on an unclaimed stone and either place it on a different unclaimed stone or discard it.</li>
	<li>'''Banshee''': </li>		<li> '''Banshee''': Choose one of your opponent's clan cards on an unclaimed stone and discard it.</li>
	<li>'''Traitor''': </li>		<li>'''Traitor''': Choose one of your opponent's clan cards on an unclaimed stone and place it on one of your unclaimed stones.</li>
	</ul>		</ul>

			There may be a case where your hand only has tactic cards or only has clan cards. There may also be a case where you can no longer place clan cards on your side of the border. If so, you can only play tactic cards or pass.

	~~There may be~~ a ~~case where your hand~~ only ~~has tactic cards or only has clan cards. There may also~~ be ~~a case where you can no longer place clan cards on~~ your ~~side of~~ the ~~border. If so, you can only~~ play tactic ~~cards or pass~~.		==''Expert'' Variant==

			Tactics are also used in this variant, plus a new rule: ''a stone can only be claimed at the beginning of your turn''. This lets the opponent play a tactic card that could change the battle.

Eric Juneau at 16:46, 8 December 2025

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			== Card Distribution ==

			54 Clan cards numbered 1 to 9 (in 6 colors)

	== Gameplay ==		== Gameplay ==

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	==Gameplay ==		==Gameplay ==

	There are 54 Clan cards, numbered 1 through 9 in 6 colors (~~'''~~{{~~Text~~\|green\|c=green}}~~'''~~, ~~'''~~{{~~Text~~\|blue\|c=blue}}~~'''~~, ~~'''~~{{~~Text~~\|red\|~~c=red~~}}~~'''~~, ~~'''~~{{~~Text~~\|yellow\|c=gold}}~~'''~~, ~~'''~~{{~~Text~~\|purple\|c=darkviolet}}~~'''~~, ~~'''~~{{~~Text~~\|pink\|c=pink}}~~'''~~). Each opponent has a hand of six. On each turn, a player must...		There are 54 Clan cards, numbered 1 through 9 in 6 colors ({{Pill\|green\|green}}, {{Pill\|blue\|blue}}, {{Pill\|red\|crimson}}, {{Pill\|yellow\|gold}}, {{Pill\|purple\|darkviolet}}, {{Pill\|pink\|pink}}). Each opponent has a hand of six. On each turn, a player must...

	'''Play a Card:''' Choose one card from your hand and place it on your side of any Stone that A) is not claimed and B) doesn't yet have three cards.		'''Play a Card:''' Choose one card from your hand and place it on your side of any Stone that A) is not claimed and B) doesn't yet have three cards.
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	! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" \|Name\|\|Description\|\|Example		! style="background:linear-gradient(0deg, #f8f8f8, #e7e9e8);" \|Name\|\|Description\|\|Example
	\|-		\|-
	\|Color Run (a.k.a. straight flush) \|\| Three cards of the same color and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|7\|color=white\|background=~~red~~}} {{card\|8\|color=white\|background=~~red~~}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=~~red~~}}		\|Color Run (a.k.a. straight flush) \|\| Three cards of the same color and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|7\|color=white\|background=crimson}} {{card\|8\|color=white\|background=crimson}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=crimson}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Three of a kind\|\|Three cards of different colors and the same rank\|\|{{card\|4\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|4\|color=~~white~~\|background=pink}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}}		\|Three of a kind\|\|Three cards of different colors and the same rank\|\|{{card\|4\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|4\|color=black\|background=pink}} {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Color (a.k.a. flush)\|\|Any three cards of the same color\|\|{{card\|5\|color=~~white~~\|background=gold}} {{card\|1\|color=~~white~~\|background=gold}} {{card\|9\|color=~~white~~\|background=gold}}		\|Color (a.k.a. flush)\|\|Any three cards of the same color\|\|{{card\|5\|color=black\|background=gold}} {{card\|1\|color=black\|background=gold}} {{card\|9\|color=black\|background=gold}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Run (a.k.a. straight)\|\|Three cards of different colors and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=~~red~~}} {{card\|7\|color=~~white~~\|background=gold}}		\|Run (a.k.a. straight)\|\|Three cards of different colors and consecutive rank\|\|{{card\|5\|color=white\|background=blue}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=crimson}} {{card\|7\|color=black\|background=gold}}
	\|-		\|-
	\|Sum\|\|The sum total of three cards of different colors and ranks\|\|{{card\|5\|color=~~white~~\|background=pink}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=~~red~~}}		\|Sum\|\|The sum total of three cards of different colors and ranks\|\|{{card\|5\|color=black\|background=pink}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=crimson}}
	\|}		\|}

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	Claiming a stone can only be done after playing a card, but before drawing a new one (BGA will prompt you).		Claiming a stone can only be done after playing a card, but before drawing a new one (BGA will prompt you).

	A player may claim a stone if their three-card combination is stronger than their opponents. In general, this can only be done once three cards are played on both sides of the stone. However, it can be proven that the other side cannot form a stronger combination (Ex. you have a red color-run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=~~red~~}}-{{card\|2\|color=white\|background=~~red~~}}-{{card\|3\|color=white\|background=~~red~~}}, they have a blue color run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=blue}} and {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=blue}}, but you have already played the blue {{card\|3\|color=white\|background=blue}} on your side.) This proof must be based only on cards played on the table (you cannot use your own hand as proof), but BGA will calculate this for you automatically.		A player may claim a stone if their three-card combination is stronger than their opponents. In general, this can only be done once three cards are played on both sides of the stone. However, it can be proven that the other side cannot form a stronger combination (Ex. you have a red color-run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=crimson}}-{{card\|2\|color=white\|background=crimson}}-{{card\|3\|color=white\|background=crimson}}, they have a blue color run of {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=blue}} and {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=blue}}, but you have already played the blue {{card\|3\|color=white\|background=blue}} on your side.) This proof must be based only on cards played on the table (you cannot use your own hand as proof), but BGA will calculate this for you automatically.

	To claim a stone, move it to your side of the border. Cards cannot be played at this location anymore.		To claim a stone, move it to your side of the border. Cards cannot be played at this location anymore.
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	====Ties in Card Formations====		====Ties in Card Formations====

	If two opposing formations have the same type (e.g., {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} vs. {{card\|9\|color=~~white~~\|background=pink}} {{card\|7\|color=~~white~~\|background=pink}} {{card\|6\|color=~~white~~\|background=pink}}), the one with the highest total (sum of card values) wins.		If two opposing formations have the same type (e.g., {{card\|1\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|2\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} {{card\|9\|color=white\|background=darkviolet}} vs. {{card\|9\|color=black\|background=pink}} {{card\|7\|color=black\|background=pink}} {{card\|6\|color=black\|background=pink}}), the one with the highest total (sum of card values) wins.

	If the strength totals are also tied (e.g., {{card\|4\|color=~~white~~\|background=gold}} {{card\|5\|color=~~white~~\|background=gold}} {{card\|6\|color=~~white~~\|background=gold}} vs. {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}} {{card\|5\|color=white\|background=green}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=green}}), the player who played their third card first wins.		If the strength totals are also tied (e.g., {{card\|4\|color=black\|background=gold}} {{card\|5\|color=black\|background=gold}} {{card\|6\|color=black\|background=gold}} vs. {{card\|4\|color=white\|background=green}} {{card\|5\|color=white\|background=green}} {{card\|6\|color=white\|background=green}}), the player who played their third card first wins.

	== End Game==		== End Game==