Hi Adam, I am the proud owner of several of the games mentioned here, and love them. But for “Heck Meck am Karteneck” I am flummoxed by the logic behind the card design. I love the artwork but why-oh-why does the number appear twice on the top of each card. This has led to annoying ‘miscountings’ so many times. This is especially likely when displaying the cards horizontally, as in the instructions. May be I am missing something here but wouldn’t arranging the numbers in two diagonally opposite corners make more sense. This would surely be better?
If you look at traditional playing cards, it’s very common to have the numbers in all four corners. The reason is because some players fan the cards out to the left, and some to the right. If the number is on both sides it can be seen either way. So I’d imagine that this is the thinking behind the Heckmeck design. But I can see why it might be confusing for some players when they’re counting numbers.
Hi Adam, I really enjoyed this one. I shall be buying a copy of Gaggle-wak soon. Last year I bought Pechvogel (features Ravens not chickens and more of Doris' art) and I can't decide if it's good or not. It gets terrible reviews on BGG, but I found it pretty engaging. Interested to hear if you've played it.
I enjoy Sushizock im Gocklewok and your video prompted me to acquire and play Heckmeck am Karteneck. Yours is currently the only English video that I can find on this game. A question arose with my first play. If all but one player has passed, might this remaining player be allowed to continue playing multiple cards of different kinds (as long as she doesn’t add card(s) of a kind that matches those that she has already played)?
Hi Janice - that’s my understanding of the rules. In the example in the rulebook, Eve is left in the round after everyone else has passed. She plays two 1 point cards. and then the rules say she could go on to play worms (but she has none). She’s already played 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s so she has to pass.
@@AdaminWales , Right -- very good. I should have gotten that from the example, but it didn't click when I read it. I really appreciate that you took the time to reply and clarify this for me. Thank you.
Personally, off the top of my head right now, I would probably go: 1. Hick Hack in Gackelwack 2. Heckmeck Am Karteneck 3. Heckmeck (with or without Extrawurm) 4. Sushizock im Gockelwok 5. Gloria Picktoria 6. Schicki Micki
@@AdaminWales Thanks! I just ordered Hick Hack! And I have Pickomino and its expansion. The one of the sushi looks interesting, I read a reprint is coming.
I love Doris' cartoony style - thanks for highlighting her work!
Pickomino is our favorite quick, family dice game.
Thanks for watching! Well worth trying out the card game version if you haven't yet!
Thank you for your love of our games! Oliver from ZOCH Verlag 😉
And thanks to Adam's enthusiasm I have also become a fan of Zoch.
I had no idea there were so many chicken games!
No worries Oliver! Thanks for continuing to produce such fun products! :)
thanks
Hi Adam, I am the proud owner of several of the games mentioned here, and love them. But for “Heck Meck am Karteneck” I am flummoxed by the logic behind the card design. I love the artwork but why-oh-why does the number appear twice on the top of each card. This has led to annoying ‘miscountings’ so many times. This is especially likely when displaying the cards horizontally, as in the instructions. May be I am missing something here but wouldn’t arranging the numbers in two diagonally opposite corners make more sense. This would surely be better?
If you look at traditional playing cards, it’s very common to have the numbers in all four corners. The reason is because some players fan the cards out to the left, and some to the right. If the number is on both sides it can be seen either way. So I’d imagine that this is the thinking behind the Heckmeck design. But I can see why it might be confusing for some players when they’re counting numbers.
I see your point Adam. It's the hand management that's key here. I get it now. Thanks
Hi Adam, I really enjoyed this one. I shall be buying a copy of Gaggle-wak soon. Last year I bought Pechvogel (features Ravens not chickens and more of Doris' art) and I can't decide if it's good or not. It gets terrible reviews on BGG, but I found it pretty engaging. Interested to hear if you've played it.
I haven’t played Pechvogel. I don’t think you’ll regret picking up HickHack. It’s great.
I enjoy Sushizock im Gocklewok and your video prompted me to acquire and play Heckmeck am Karteneck. Yours is currently the only English video that I can find on this game. A question arose with my first play. If all but one player has passed, might this remaining player be allowed to continue playing multiple cards of different kinds (as long as she doesn’t add card(s) of a kind that matches those that she has already played)?
Hi Janice - that’s my understanding of the rules. In the example in the rulebook, Eve is left in the round after everyone else has passed. She plays two 1 point cards. and then the rules say she could go on to play worms (but she has none). She’s already played 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s so she has to pass.
@@AdaminWales , Right -- very good. I should have gotten that from the example, but it didn't click when I read it. I really appreciate that you took the time to reply and clarify this for me. Thank you.
How does hick hack compare to razzia?
I haven’t played Razzia sorry.
Your ranking system is a bit complex. How would you rank this games in order?
Personally, off the top of my head right now, I would probably go:
1. Hick Hack in Gackelwack
2. Heckmeck Am Karteneck
3. Heckmeck (with or without Extrawurm)
4. Sushizock im Gockelwok
5. Gloria Picktoria
6. Schicki Micki
@@AdaminWales Thanks! I just ordered Hick Hack! And I have Pickomino and its expansion. The one of the sushi looks interesting, I read a reprint is coming.
@@entrecruzado Hope you enjoy it!