Sticks and Stones

2–10 players · 20 min

A simple, charming, but intriguingly challenging game from "Cafe Montana" in Caracas, Venezuela. The exact origin of the game is unknown, but it is probably native Indian. Object: Each player tries to guess the total number of sticks held in all the players' hands. Scoring is done with stones. Simple, but bluff and bravado play a big part in winning.

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