Instinkt: Duell der Tiere

About this board game

Instinkt: Duell der Tiere is a tactical card-laying game for exactly two players that takes 20 minutes to play. Set in a gloomy forest filled with mystical creatures, it challenges both players to compete for points through careful timing and placement.

Both players begin with the same deck of cards, but each hand is randomly drawn. On each turn, choose a card from your hand and reveal it simultaneously with your opponent. The card with the higher initiative determines who acts first, adding a tactical contest before cards reach the display.

Players take turns placing cards into a 4×4 display. Each card has its own individual scoring condition, so placement is about more than simply filling spaces. Study the available choices, judge when to commit them, and look for opportunities to satisfy the conditions that will earn points.

• Designed for two players
• Approximately 20 minutes of play
• Simultaneous card reveals and initiative comparison
• Card placement in a 4×4 display
• Individual scoring conditions for each card

The random hands give both players the same overall deck while creating a different selection of cards for each game. Since initiative determines who places a card first, the right moment can be just as important as the card itself. Sometimes, success is all about timing.

At the end of the game, the player with the most points wins. With its compact format, shared card pool, and direct two-player competition, Instinkt: Duell der Tiere offers a focused tactical duel in a mysterious forest setting.