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All In: A Flip&Write Showdown
2023
Rules assistance for All In: A Flip&Write Showdown
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- 1–4 players
- 20–30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 2.3/5
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All In: A Flip&Write Showdown is a board game released in 2023 for 1–4 players, 20–30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Pierpaolo Paoletti and its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Highest-Lowest Scoring.
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About the game
All In is a simple yet deceiving fast paced Flip&Write game, that can be played with a printable sheet and a classic deck of Poker cards. Each round, simultaneously, all players will be building their Poker Hands by writing down numbers on their player sheets based on a selection of 2 revealed Poker cards: they can choose one of the two revealed cards or a combination between them: for example the number from one card and the suit from the other. The card must always be written adjacent to another card, creating compelling and satisfying decisions each turn. When players complete a Hand they obtain Poker Chips that can later be used to change the Value and the Suit of the revealed cards, giving them lots of opportunities and reducing the luck of the draw. At the end of the game Players will be getting points based on which type of Hands they achieved, like a Four of a Kind or a Straight Flush, and compare the strongest Hands against their opponents. Each game you can choose between several different layouts, with exciting rule changes, that will offer new opportunities and strategies. —description from the publisher
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All In: A Flip&Write Showdown supports 1–4 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for All In: A Flip&Write Showdown is 20–30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists All In: A Flip&Write Showdown for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
All In: A Flip&Write Showdown has a complexity rating of 2.3 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a medium-light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
All In: A Flip&Write Showdown belongs to these categories: Card Game and Print & Play. Its main mechanics are Paper-and-Pencil and Highest-Lowest Scoring. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of All In: A Flip&Write Showdown are: Pierpaolo Paoletti. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists All In: A Flip&Write Showdown as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.