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direct confrontation + hidden hands

curated example games checked against BoardGameGeek's tags on 16 October 2026 not checked yet

Players clash openly but hide their cards, guessing enemy power during fights.

What it brings

  • Hidden info adds attack risk.
  • Rewards reading opponent tells.

What it costs

  • Bad draws swing battles unfairly.
  • Stalls from overthinking hands.

Example games

How the games were checked against BoardGameGeek
  • Munchkin: partly checkable, nothing against it. direct confrontation: confirmed (Fighting, Take That). hidden hands: not checkable.
Games removed after checking
  • King of Tokyo: power cards are kept face up (rulebook); no hidden hands

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