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Quintess

Quintess 2027

Design Syou (しょう) Publisher MTS Games
2–5
Players
15–20
Minutes
8
Age

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About the Game

The ultimate test of wits and psychology is in your hands. In Quintess, victory hinges not on the hand you are dealt, but on your ability to read your opponents. Players simultaneously play limited cards to form a collective 5-card center hand. Master the art of deduction to predict the final poker-style combination before the cards are revealed—and seize your glory as the sharpest mind at the table.

HOW TO PLAY IN 3 STEPS

1.Contribute & Anticipate: Players begin with revealed information and a limited hand. Each round, players secretly select one card from their hand to contribute to the central 5-card pool.

2.Secret Prediction: Based on open information and their own secret contribution, players use their personal Prediction Dial to secretly select which poker combination they believe the final 5-card center hand will form.

3.Reveal & Score: Simultaneously reveal predictions and cards. Players who correctly predicted the final combination score points based on the combination's value, the current bonus, and whether they predicted it alone!

KEY SELLING POINTS

•Deep Deduction in a Small Package: Condenses the thrilling psychology of poker and social deduction into a sleek, fast-paced game that uses only a single, decisive card play each round.

•Dynamic Information & High Stakes: The balance between public info and hidden information shifts constantly, creating high-tension decision points where bluffing and pure logic collide.

•Streamlined Universal Scoring: Familiar poker-style hand rankings make it instantly accessible, while the unique Prediction Dial and adaptive bonus points keep every round fresh.

•Optimized for 2-5 Players: Includes a dedicated, highly tactical 2-player variant that offers a distinct and satisfying dueling experience compared to the standard multiplayer game.

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refreshed Oct 16, 2026
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Oct 16, 2026