{"product_id":"scout","title":"Scout","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"394\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"45\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eScout\u003c\/strong\u003e is a clever, award-nominated \u003cstrong data-start=\"84\" data-end=\"111\"\u003ecard game by Kei Kajino\u003c\/strong\u003e (published by Oink Games) where players act as circus managers recruiting the best performers to build the most spectacular show. The game was nominated for the \u003cstrong data-start=\"273\" data-end=\"298\"\u003eSpiel des Jahres 2022\u003c\/strong\u003e (Game of the Year), recognized for its elegant and strategic gameplay despite its small size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"644\"\u003eIt’s a fast-paced combination of \u003cstrong data-start=\"429\" data-end=\"447\"\u003eset collection\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong data-start=\"452\" data-end=\"471\"\u003eladder-climbing\u003c\/strong\u003e mechanics with a unique twist: you can’t reorder the cards in your hand! Instead, you must cleverly choose when to “scout” new talent (cards) or play your best performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"674\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eHow to Play (Briefly):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"675\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"693\"\u003eDeal Cards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each player gets a hand of numbered cards that must stay in order — you can’t rearrange them!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"828\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"810\"\u003eOn Your Turn:\u003c\/strong\u003e You can either:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"950\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"834\" data-end=\"842\"\u003ePlay\u003c\/strong\u003e a set or sequence of cards that beats the previous play (like in games such as \u003cem data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"932\"\u003eThe Mind\u003c\/em\u003e or \u003cem data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eTichu\u003c\/em\u003e), or\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1038\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"965\"\u003eScout\u003c\/strong\u003e one card from the table to add to your hand (to improve future plays).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1039\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1042\" data-end=\"1059\"\u003ePlaying Sets:\u003c\/strong\u003e The goal is to play better combinations (higher numbers or longer sequences) than the previous player.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1165\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1168\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003eScouting:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you can’t or don’t want to play, you may pick up one card from a previously played set and insert it anywhere in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1467\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1331\"\u003eEnd of Round:\u003c\/strong\u003e When a player runs out of cards, the round ends. Points are earned for cards you’ve played and penalties for cards left in your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1468\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1555\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1471\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eWin the Game:\u003c\/strong\u003e The player with the most total points after several rounds wins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"ZapNgo","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54438077956387,"sku":null,"price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0944\/3069\/1619\/files\/scout.png?v=1761293603","url":"https:\/\/www.zapngolb.com\/products\/scout","provider":"ZapNgo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}