Grandstand

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Grandstand is a head-to-head poker duel played across a shared grid. Players take turns placing cards into a central tableau, building intersecting hands that score in different directions; one player claims rows, the other claims columns. Every placement shapes multiples hands at once, creating constant tension between offense and denial. Each turn makes position of the card just as critical as card value. Will you risk giving your opponent what they need for that perfect hand? Jokers introduce moments of disruption by allowing players to break patterns, shift outcomes, and seize control of the board. Side Pots give players additional goals to compete for every chip. With a shared play space and opposing scoring goals, Grandstand transforms familiar poker hands into a tactical battle of timing, placement, and control. —description from the publisher

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