Linko*
Linko! is a dynamic card game, also known as Abluxxen, that combines strategy and luck. The objective is to play your cards wisely to score points while using your turns to disrupt your opponents' plans.
Gameplay Overview
- Card Play: Players take turns laying down one or more cards of the same value.
- Stealing Cards (Abluxxing): If you play the same number of cards as an opponent but with a higher value, you can steal (abluxx) their cards.
- Jokers: These can be added to any set of cards and are considered higher than all values.
- End Game: The game ends immediately when the deck runs out or a player has no cards left.
Special Features
- Strategic Decisions: You must decide whether to build your own collection of cards or disrupt others' plans.
- Point Scoring: Earn points for cards laid on the table and lose points for cards left in hand.
- Variable Game Length: The game can be played in multiple rounds with cumulative scoring.
- Risk and Reward: Deciding when to play cards and when to hold back is key to success.
Conclusion
Linko! offers a perfect blend of strategy and interaction, making it an engaging game for players who enjoy a mix of thoughtful play and competitive dynamics. Its simple rules, combined with the depth of strategic options, make it appealing for both casual and serious gamers. The thrill of 'abluxxing' your opponents, coupled with the risk of holding too many cards when the game ends, keeps each round exciting and unpredictable.
Nominated for 7 awards and won 3.
- 2 - 5 Players
- 20 Minutes
- 10+ years old
- Immediately playable
We like Linko so much that we recommend it in the following board game recommendation lists 2024
- Position 5 in All "À la carte🇩🇪 2014" game award winners & nominees in comparison
- Position 5 in The best games from Michael Kiesling 🇩🇪👨
- Position 6 in The best games from Wolfgang Kramer 🇩🇪👨
- Position 11 in The Best Games from AMIGO 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 23 in The Best Games from Ravensburger 🇩🇪🏢
- Position 18 in The best games released in 2014📆
- Position 26 in The best games where you damage your opponent but don't take them totally out of the game
- Position 5 in The best games where you have to move through a deck of cards 🃏
- Position 34 in The best "Origins Awards" winners & nominees
- Position 25 in The best "Spiel der Spiele🇦🇹" board games
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