# Touché

## General Info
- **Year Published**: 1979
- **BGG Rating**: 5.6
- **BGG Rank**: #26571
- **Players**: 2-6 (Best with: 2)
- **Duration**: 30 min
- **Weight**: 1.38 / 5
- **Designers**: (Uncredited), Wayne Bobette
- **Artists**: (Uncredited)
- **Publishers**: Alary Games, Cadaco, Jumbo, Kärnan, N.W. Damm & Søn (Damm), Nelospelit, Parker Brothers, Piatnik, Saenggak Plus Edu, Tactic, Wayne Bobbette Enterprises
- **Categories**: Card Game, Territory Building
- **Mechanics**: Matching, Pattern Building, Square Grid

## Verdict
If you enjoy quick card‑based puzzles, Touché will hook you from the first round.Easy to learn rulesShort play timeHigh replay valueLimited strategic depthVery basic componentsRECOMMENDED

## Description
Touché is a fast, lightweight card game that blends placement strategy with a dash of visual logic. Each player draws a hand from a standard double deck, jokers included. The board displays card images—two of each—and a few wild spaces arranged in a cross pattern. On your turn you play a card from your hand and place a marker of your colour on a matching space on the board. The goal is to claim spaces that form specific patterns: boxes, lines, crosses or tees. When you complete a pattern you cap your markers with black pieces to show the set is sealed and can’t be used again. The first player to complete the required number of patterns wins. A typical game lasts about 30 minutes, supports 2‑6 players, and has an almost non‑existent learning curve, making it perfect for a quick yet mentally engaging session. Components are minimal – cards and coloured markers – and the matching mechanic creates a “try‑your‑luck” vibe that appeals to families and friend groups alike. While the rules are simple, the need to plan marker placement to block opponents adds a tactical layer that keeps the game lively right up to the final move.

## FAQ
### How many players can play?
2 to 6 players, no age restrictions.

### How long does a game last?
About 30 minutes, depending on player count.

### What is the game’s complexity?
Very low – the core rule can be explained in under two minutes.

### What components are included?
A double deck (with 4 jokers), colored markers, and a 12 × 12 grid board.

### Who is the game best suited for?
Families, friends, and anyone who enjoys light mental challenges.

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