Hoity Toity*
Hoity Toity, a Spiel des Jahres winner in 1990 by Klaus Teuber, is a lighthearted board game about English noblemen collecting and flaunting antiques. This game is for 3 to 6 players and revolves around acquiring cards that represent various antique items. Players aim to build the largest and most valuable collection of these quirky treasures.
Gameplay Overview
- Collecting Antiques: Acquire cards representing different pieces of 'junk' or antiques.
- Rock-Paper-Scissors Mechanism: Players make choices each turn based on predicting their opponents' moves.
- Strategy and Bluffing: Success depends on outguessing opponents and making smart decisions.
Special Features
- Simultaneous Choice Reveal: All players reveal their decisions at the same time, adding suspense.
- Humorous Theme: The game humorously captures the eccentricities of English noblemen and their odd collections.
- Varied Player Counts: Adaptable to a range of player counts, ensuring a versatile gaming experience.
Conclusion
Hoity Toity is an entertaining and engaging game for those who enjoy a mix of strategy, bluffing, and humor. It's perfect for groups looking for a light-hearted game that still requires thoughtful decision-making and predicting opponents' moves. Whether you're buying or stealthily acquiring antiques, Hoity Toity promises a fun and competitive experience.
Nominated for 3 awards and won 2.
⭐️ Spiel des Jahres 1990
- 2 - 5 Players
- 45 Minutes
- 12+ years old
- Easy to learn
We like Hoity Toity so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 4 in All "Deutscher Spielepreis🇩🇪 1990" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 3 in All "Spiel des Jahres🇩🇪 1990" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 7 in The best games from Klaus Teuber 🇩🇪👨
- Position 25 in The Best Games from Alea 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 10 in The Best Games from The Avalon Hill Game Co 🇺🇸🏢
- Position 5 in The best games released in 1990📆
- Position 18 in The favorite games of Alan R. Moon ❤️