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In the whimsical realm of Ostrakon, players step into the sandals of Greek philosophers, pondering life's eternal questions with only two answers to choose from. Delightfully engaging, this card game challenges participants to sway their fellow players with cleverly posed dilemmas, all while secretly predicting the popular choice. Will you harness supernatural intuition or crafty strategy to outwit your peers and earn coveted points? With its blend of wit and strategy, Ostrakon promises lively debates and unpredictable outcomes that will keep players enthralled from start to finish.

Ostrakon Card Game

Manufacturer: Mayfair Games

Year Manufactured: 2004

Item Weight: 0.32 pounds

Item UPC: 029877047055

Is there life in outer space or not? Baseball or basketball? To be or to have? Chicken or beef? The real speaker knows how to charm the audience with the greatest dilemma, predicting the opinions thanks to a supernatural intuition... or a more practical cheating technique!

In Ostrakon, you take the role of a Greek philosopher, posing questions on assigned topics with only 2 answers. The other players decide which of the two answers suits them, and the philosopher secretly votes with the side he thinks will outnumber the other. If he is correct, he scores points equal to the number of players who voted against his choice. If he is incorrect, he scores nothing. So its best to pick questions with roughly equally viable answers.

Mayfair Games was an American publisher of board, card, and roleplaying games founded in 1981 in Chicago, Illinois. Known for titles like Empire Builder and the Role Aids series, the company gained prominence by introducing Euro-style board games to English-speaking audiences, notably publishing The Settlers of Catan in 1996. Financial difficulties led to its closure in 1997, but it was revived under Ironwind, Inc., continuing to operate under the Mayfair Games trademark.

The company underwent a reorganization in the 2000s, focusing on successful titles like Catan, before transferring its rights to Asmodee’s Catan Studio in 2016. In 2018, Mayfair Games sold its remaining assets to Asmodee North America and shut down. It is remembered for its influential role in bringing popular games like Agricola, 1830, and Patchwork to a broader audience.



product-benefitsPhilosophical Debates: Engage in debates on various topics with only two possible answers.

product-benefitsStrategic Voting: Secretly vote on which answer you believe will outnumber the other players' choices.

product-benefitsScoring System: Earn points based on the accuracy of your predictions and the number of players who voted against your choice.

product-benefitsCommunity: Ideal for 5–12 players, allowing for lively discussions and strategic gameplay.

product-benefitsPlaying Time: Enjoy approximately 60 minutes of philosophical deliberation and social interaction.

product-benefitsAge Recommendation: Suitable for ages 10 and above, offering intellectual stimulation for players of all ages.

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In the whimsical realm of Ostrakon, players step into the sandals of Greek philosophers, pondering life's eternal questions with only two answers to choose from. Delightfully engaging, this card game challenges participants to sway their fellow players with cleverly posed dilemmas, all while secretly predicting the popular choice. Will you harness supernatural intuition or crafty strategy to outwit your peers and earn coveted points? With its blend of wit and strategy, Ostrakon promises lively debates and unpredictable outcomes that will keep players enthralled from start to finish.

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Is there life in outer space or not? Baseball or basketball? To be or to have? Chicken or beef? The real speaker knows how to charm the audience with the greatest dilemma, predicting the opinions thanks to a supernatural intuition... or a more practical cheating technique!

In Ostrakon, you take the role of a Greek philosopher, posing questions on assigned topics with only 2 answers. The other players decide which of the two answers suits them, and the philosopher secretly votes with the side he thinks will outnumber the other. If he is correct, he scores points equal to the number of players who voted against his choice. If he is incorrect, he scores nothing. So its best to pick questions with roughly equally viable answers.

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Manufacturer: Mayfair Games

Year Manufacturered : 2004

Item Weight: 0.32 pounds

Item UPC: 029877047055

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Ostrakon Card Game

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Mayfair Games was an American publisher of board, card, and roleplaying games founded in 1981 in Chicago, Illinois. Known for titles like Empire Builder and the Role Aids series, the company gained prominence by introducing Euro-style board games to English-speaking audiences, notably publishing The Settlers of Catan in 1996. Financial difficulties led to its closure in 1997, but it was revived under Ironwind, Inc., continuing to operate under the Mayfair Games trademark.

The company underwent a reorganization in the 2000s, focusing on successful titles like Catan, before transferring its rights to Asmodee’s Catan Studio in 2016. In 2018, Mayfair Games sold its remaining assets to Asmodee North America and shut down. It is remembered for its influential role in bringing popular games like Agricola, 1830, and Patchwork to a broader audience.



product-benefitsPhilosophical Debates: Engage in debates on various topics with only two possible answers.

product-benefitsStrategic Voting: Secretly vote on which answer you believe will outnumber the other players' choices.

product-benefitsScoring System: Earn points based on the accuracy of your predictions and the number of players who voted against your choice.

product-benefitsCommunity: Ideal for 5–12 players, allowing for lively discussions and strategic gameplay.

product-benefitsPlaying Time: Enjoy approximately 60 minutes of philosophical deliberation and social interaction.

product-benefitsAge Recommendation: Suitable for ages 10 and above, offering intellectual stimulation for players of all ages.

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