Strategy
This fast-paced game involves swapping, stealing, moving and negotiating scoring chips between players to strategically take as many as you can before the round ends. Take them too soon and risk losing them. Wait too long and another player might end the round.
Negotiation
You'll need the most chips at the end to win, but to get them you'll need to negotiate with other players. Don't be too greedy...or too generous...
Manipulation
Should you pile all the chips onto one player for a dramatic steal at the end? Maybe a slow accumulation will go unnoticed? Player personalities really come into play - some players can part with their chips in hopes of a final takeover. Others won't let go.
"Absolutely loved playing this game!
After my first time playing with some good friends, I was hooked. It is a game of strategy and constantly changing approaches based on the hand you are dealt and how you plan to interact with fellow players. After playing several games, I found my strategy changed with each game as I attempted to get into the minds of the other players around the table. I went to bed thinking about how I would play the same hand differently if I could do it over again. I look forward to introducing this game to more friends and family. One of the most unique card games I’ve ever played!
-Jason M.
"Bring your A game!
For someone who prides themselves in being sharp witted and strategic, Ultimatum puts my skills to the test. After one hand I was addicted. I absolutely love seeing people’s expressions of the moves that are made, the deals that are struck, and the Ultimatums that were laid down. The first real card game for adults that is not only fun, but challenging and exciting!
-Carl I.
"Ultimatum is brilliant!
My strategy changed from hand to hand based on the cards I was dealt. Ready to be challenged? This game will challenge the way you think yourself, and change how you think about your friends as well! Strategy is key!
-Troy G.