# Confrontation

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1994
- **BGG Rating**: 7.5
- **BGG Rank**: —
- **Players**: 4 (Best with: 3)
- **Duration**: —
- **Weight**: 1.60 / 5
- **Designers**: Reiner Knizia
- **Publishers**: Games & Puzzles Publications
- **Categories**: Card Game
- **Mechanics**: Set Collection, Team-Based Game

## Verdict
If you enjoy a quick card game that tests your synergy with a partner and your bluffing skills, Confrontation might be just the ticket! It's a cool way to use standard decks for a team-based contest.Simple to learn and playEngaging team dynamicsUses standard decksBasic componentsRequires 4 playersRECOMMENDED

## Description
Get ready for a card battle in Confrontation, a game that, despite using standard decks, proposes a strategic team-based showdown. Each player receives 13 cards, with the rest discarded unseen. The goal is to team up with your partner, sitting opposite you, and together form sets of cards with the same number or suit. You play a card into your team's area, either creating a new set or adding to an existing one. Sets can be cards of the same number or cards of the same suit. If a set is ambiguous (e.g., a single card), it doesn't need to be declared immediately. Once a set is unambiguous, it's moved to the imaginary 'confrontation line' between the two teams' areas. A team cannot have more than one of each kind of set. When all cards have been played, any ambiguous sets are discarded. The remaining sets are compared: the team with more cards in a set of a given type scores points for that type. Number sets are worth their printed value, and suit sets are worth ten points. It's a quick game that tests your ability to read your partner's hand and anticipate opponents' moves, all with the simplicity of a standard deck of cards.

## FAQ
### How many players does Confrontation support?
Confrontation is designed for 4 players, playing in teams of two.

### How long does a game typically last?
The game time isn't specified, but being a card game with standard decks, it tends to be quick, likely between 30 to 60 minutes.

### What is the complexity level of the game?
The complexity is low. The rules are simple and focus on forming card sets, making it accessible to most players.

### Do I need any special components?
No, the game only uses standard decks of cards.

### Is it a cooperative or competitive game?
It's competitive, but played in teams. Your team competes against the other.

### Who would you recommend Confrontation to?
Recommended for those who enjoy simple card games, playing in groups (exactly 4 people), and appreciate the dynamics of playing in partnership.