Objective of the Game
The objective of "101" is to reach exactly 101 points. Players try to be the first one to hit this score by skillfully playing their cards and strategically preventing their opponents from gaining points.
Setup
- Playing Cards: A standard deck of 52 cards plus jokers is used.
- Players: Minimum of 2 players.
Gameplay
- Dealing: Each player receives 5 cards. The remaining cards form the draw pile.
- Turn Structure: The player to the left of the dealer starts. A turn consists of:
- Drawing a Card: The player draws the top card from the draw pile or the top card from the discard pile.
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Discarding a Card: The player discards one card to the discard pile.
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Scoring:
- Each number card counts as its face value (2-10).
- Face cards count as 10 points each.
- An Ace counts as 11 points.
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A Joker does not add to the score but can be used to influence another player's current score (house rules may apply).
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End of Round: A round ends when a player reaches 101 points. Caution: If a player exceeds 101 points, they drop back to 61.
Special Rules and Strategies
- Exact 101: To win, a player must hit exactly 101 points. Overshooting is not allowed and can be tactically used by other players to disadvantage opponents.
- Joker Usage: Use Jokers to stabilize your score or prevent opponents from winning.
- Defense: It can be beneficial to prevent opponents from accessing cards they desire in the discard pile, strategically discarding cards that seem less useful.
This game requires both skill in card management and the ability to observe other players and influence their scores. Enjoy the game!
