Objective of the Game

In Texas Showdown, the goal is to take as few tricks as possible. Each trick a player wins counts as one point, and the fewer points a player has, the better their rank.

Setup

• Number of Players: 3 to 6 players
• Cards: The game contains 60 cards, divided into 15 suits with 4 cards each.

Each player receives an equal number of cards, and the total number of cards depends on the number of players.

Gameplay

1. Start of the Round: A designated player determines and plays the first card. This player is determined based on who won the last card in the previous round.
2. Playing Cards: The next player must then play a card of the same suit or another card if they don't have a matching suit.
3. Multiple Suits: When a card with a new suit is played, it can be used to gain an advantage or to counter another player's actions.

Winning a Trick

• The trick is won by the player who plays the highest card of the most represented suit (not necessarily the suit of the first card).
• In case of ties, the player who played the highest card of the dominant suit wins.

End of the Round

• After all cards are played, the number of tricks each player has won is counted. This number is added to their previous score.
• The player with the lowest score wins the game once a player exceeds a pre-set score to end the game.

Strategic Tips

• Switching Suits: Use the option to play a different card wisely to avoid unwanted tricks.
• Dominant Suits: Pay attention to which suits are dominant, and play strategically to influence them in your favor.
• Observation: Keep an eye on what cards others are playing to gauge what they might still have in hand.

Enjoy playing Texas Showdown!