Objective:
Play a tabletop game where some (or all) of your hand is hidden.
Details:
In most games, the player holds their cards toward themself, so that they can see them. Did you know there are games that turn that concept on its head? In some games, the other players can see your hand, but you cannot!
1) Choose a game in which some (or all) of your hand is hidden. (Meaning you can’t see your cards!) You can choose from the suggestions below, or identify a game that fits the description on your own. (We’re sure there are more out there that we don’t know about yet!)
HIDDEN HAND GAME SUGGESTIONS
Note: Links in green bring you to a Board Game Geek description. Clicking on each game image will bring you to Amazon.*
Hanabi. In Hanabi, you must cooperate as a team to put on an amazing firework display. Hold your cards facing AWAY from yourself, so that your teammates can see them but you cannot. Exchange clues with the goal of collectively placing cards on the table in the correct order.
Abracada…what? Settle down with the family for a game of deduction and spell casting. The catch? Only the players in from of you can see what spells you hold. Pay attention to their “magic words” and you just might have a chance!
Note: This game is currently out of print, but there are plenty of reasonably priced copies on ebay!
2) Grab some friends and play the game you chose!
3) Post a photo that documents your gameplay on Instagram or Twitter with the tag #QuestScouts. Alternatively, you can also share your photo in our Facebook group.
*We encourage you to reach out to your community before buying new games! However, if that's not an option, clicking on any of the game images will bring you to an Amazon page. If you use our links, Quest Scouts gets a very small kick back. (Super small, but every bit counts!) So, if you're going to buy online anyway, consider using our links!
