Instructions Watschenmann

Objective of the Game

Watschenmann is an entertaining party game where the main goal is to score the most points by having the best timing and reaction skills. The game's focus is on fun, as players attempt to outwit each other.

Materials Needed

• A token to act as the playing piece, which can be a specially designed figure or any suitable object.
• A table on which the figure is moved back and forth.

Number of Players

• Minimum: 3 players
• Maximum: no set maximum, but too many players could become unmanageable.

Game Flow

1. Setup:
2. Players sit around the table in a circle.

3. The token is placed in the center of the table.

4. Round Structure:

5. One player is chosen to be the starting player.
6. The starting player initiates the game by pushing the token to the center of the table.

7. Then, players take turns in a clockwise manner, pushing the token toward another player.

8. Reaction Phase:

9. When a player receives the token, they must quickly react and pass the token to another player before someone shouts "Watschenmann!"

10. If the receiving player is too slow or drops the token, they receive a penalty point.

11. Special Rules:

12. The token must not be thrown off the center of the table.

13. In a combination or team game, the playfield remains the same, but more coordination and team communication are required.

14. Winning:

15. The game ends after a predetermined number of rounds or when a player reaches a set number of penalty points.
16. The player with the fewest penalty points wins.

Strategic Tips

• Foresight: Be attentive and gauge which player the token should be sent to next.
• Bluffing: Pretend to pass the token to one player but actually send it to another.
• Speed: The quicker and more unpredictably you distribute the token, the higher the chance to catch a fellow player by surprise.

Watschenmann is a simple yet thrilling game that challenges the players' speed and reaction, guaranteeing lots of laughs. It thrives on its pace and the interaction dynamics between players, making it an ideal game for parties and social gatherings.