Out Style

Picture this: a small court, a hoop on a lamppost and a handful of onlookers cheering at the top of their lungs. That is the feel of Out Style, a lightning-fast game of streetball where it is not only about scoring. On the street your style counts just as much. Win the crowd over and you simply chase your opponent off the court. This game from Medieval Lords is all about daring and showmanship. You can win in two ways. Put two balls through the hoop, or be the first to collect 42 style points and steal the hearts of the crowd. You take turns attacking and defending. As the attacker you lay down card after card and move ever closer to the basket. The defender can try to take the ball away, but even if that fails, the pressure keeps building. Wait too long and you get overrun and have to pass the ball. Handy? Not always, because every time you are forced to pass, your opponent picks up style points. Get close enough to the hoop and you play your Shoot card, hoping the other player does not block your attempt. In twenty minutes you get a match full of nerve, timing and little bits of teasing. Perfect for two to four players aged ten and up, and you can even play on your own if you just feel like shooting some hoops.