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DOSCIENTOS

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  DOSCIENTOS OBJECTIVE OF DOSCIENTOS:  The objective of Doscientos is to reach 200 points before your opponents. NUMBER OF PLAYERS:  4 Players MATERIALS:  One double 6 set of dominoes, a way to keep score, and a flat surface. TYPE OF GAME :  Connecting Domino Game AUDIENCE:  Adult OVERVIEW OF DOSCIENTOS Doscientos is a connecting domino game for 4 players. The goal of the game is to reach 200 or more points to win. Some versions of the play have the target score set at 100 points. The game uses fixed partnerships. Partners should sit across from each other. SETUP A dealer is chosen randomly and shuffled the tiles. Each player is dealt 7 dominoes each. There should be no remaining dominoes. GAMEPLAY For the first round of the game, the player with the double 6 starts the layout. After the first round, the first player passes to the right. This player may start the layout with whichever tile they wish. Turn order is counterclockwise. The only exception to thi...

BRIDGETTE

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  BRIDGETTE OBJECTIVE OF BRIDGETTE:  The objective of Bridgette is to have the highest score at the end of the game. NUMBER OF PLAYERS:  2 Players MATERIALS:  One 52-card deck, 3 distinct joker cards, a way to keep score, and a flat surface. TYPE OF GAME :  Trick-Taking Card Game AUDIENCE:  Adult OVERVIEW OF BRIDGETTE Bridgette is a trick-taking card game for 2 players. The goal of the game is to have the most points after 6 deals. Bridgette uses a 55-card deck with 3 special jokers. These jokers are called Colons and each rank with a specified group. SETUP A dealer is chosen randomly and then each round after will exchange between players. The dealer shuffles the 55-card deals each player 13 cards, a single card at a time, counterclockwise. The remaining cards form a stockpile. The top card is revealed and is the up-card. There is an exchanging of cards and then the bidding will begin. The exchange starts with the non-dealer. The non-dealer draws the first...

LIMBO

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  LIMBO OBJECTIVE OF LIMBO:  Be the player who reduces the count to zero NUMBER OF PLAYERS:  2 players NUMBER OF CARDS:  52 cards TYPE OF GAME:  Hand shedding AUDIENCE:  Adults INTRODUCTION OF LIMBO Limbo is a two player card game created by David Parlett.  David is a prolific card game designer and provides an enormous list of games to play on his website, Parlett Games.  In Limbo, players are trying to play cards from their hand in such a way that the overall count (starting at 101) reduces perfectly to zero.  Some cars have special powers, and sometimes players can divide rather than reduce.  The player who reduces the count to zero perfectly wins the game. THE CARDS & THE DEAL  Starting with the 52 card deck, shuffle and dole out 5 cards to each player.  The rest of the cards become the stock.  THE PLAY Before the round begins, the non-dealer has the opportunity to double the score.  If they pass, the dea...

1D CHESS

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  OBJECTIVE OF 1D CHESS:  Be the first player to put their opponent’s King into checkmate NUMBER OF PLAYERS:  2 players MATERIALS:  Printable 1D Chess Board, One black and white King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight, and Pawn from a chess set TYPE OF GAME:  Abstract Strategy AUDIENCE:  Adults INTRODUCTION OF 1D CHESS 1D Chess is an interesting variation of Chess created by Doctor Popular in 2018.  It is played on a board that is a single row and sixteen spaces long.  Only twelve pieces are used: eight black and eight white, and piece movement differs from traditional chess.  The board is easily drawn and taped together, but for something that looks a little sharper, print the board for free here. Printable rules are also available. MATERIALS & SETUP  In order to play 1D Chess, players need the gameboard and the following pieces: One Black & White King, Queen, Rook, Bishop, Knight, and Pawn for a total of twelve pieces. Players s...

BOSTON

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  BOSTON OBJECTIVE OF BOSTON:  The objective of Boston NUMBER OF PLAYERS:  4 Players MATERIALS:  1 Standard 52 Card Deck and scoring chips TYPE OF GAME :  Trick Taking Card Game AUDIENCE:  Adults OVERVIEW OF BOSTON Boston was made in the 1700’s in France. There are many variations, allowing for a variety of gameplay and even more players! The goal is to earn the most points. There are no teams, like there are in normal trick taking games, so you are all on your own! SETUP Firstly, players must decide seating positions and who will play the dealer for the first round. This is done by drawing for the high card. The player who draws the highest card will become the dealer and choose their set first. The player with the lowest card will choose their seat last. The dealer will then shuffle the deck and deals the entire deck out, one card at a time to each player. The position of the dealer will rotate clockwise around the group. The cards will not be shuffled af...

APPLES

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  APPLES OBJECTIVE OF APPLES:  The objective of Apples is to be the first player to earn two hundred and fifty points. NUMBER OF PLAYERS:  4 Players MATERIALS:  1 Standard 52 Card Deck TYPE OF GAME :  Trick Taking Game AUDIENCE:  Adults OVERVIEW OF APPLES Apples is a fun, French trick taking game that allows for four players. There are some variations that allow for larger playing groups. This game does not require teams, unlike most trick taking games. Each player is in it for themselves! SETUP First, the dealer is chosen. The best way to choose the dealer is by drawing for the high card. The player with the highest card will play as the dealer, and the position will rotate clockwise around the group. The dealer will then deal thirteen cards to each player.  The game is ready to begin. GAMEPLAY Bidding is the first phase of the game. The player on the dealer’s left begins, and bidding continues clockwise around the group. Bidding determines the trump ...

INDIAN CHIEF

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  OBJECTIVE OF INDIAN CHIEF:  The objective of Indian Chief is to score the most points by the end of the game. NUMBER OF PLAYERS:  2 to 3 Players MATERIALS:  1 Standard 52 Card Deck TYPE OF GAME:  Melding Card Game AUDIENCE:  Adults OVERVIEW OF INDIAN CHIEF Indian Chief is a card game named after an American nursery rhyme. Be warned, it should not be seen as a children’s game and is great for adult gameplay. There are numerous variations that allow for accommodations for more players. SETUP Firstly, the dealer is decided. The dealer will deal the cards and keep up with the score throughout the game. Drawing for the high card is the most common method of determining the dealer, with the player with the highest card being the dealer. Players will then choose their seating arrangement using the high card method as well. The player who draws the highest card will get to choose their seat first, and the player who gets the lowest card will choose last. The deal...