Objective
Bassadewitz is a traditional card game where the goal is to discard all cards as quickly as possible. The objective is to be the first player to have no cards left in hand.
Setup
- Number of Players: At least 3 players
- Cards: A standard 52-card French deck (without jokers)
Basic Rules
- Card Dealing: Each player receives an equal number of cards, which remain hidden from the others.
- Starting the Game: The player to the left of the dealer starts, and the game proceeds clockwise.
- Turns:
- The player on turn places a card face-up in the middle.
- The goal is to form an ascending sequence of cards (i.e., 2, 3, 4, etc.), with aces being the lowest.
- If a player cannot play a suitable card, they must draw a card from the center pile.
- The game continues in turn.
Special Rules
- Special Cards:
- 7: The next player must either play another 7 or draw two cards.
- 8: Skips the next player's turn.
- Jack: The player can choose a suit that the next player must follow.
Winning Conditions
- The first player with no cards left in hand wins the game.
- One variant states that winners get points based on the remaining cards in other players' hands
Card value points = sum of card values. - It can be played over several rounds, using a point system to determine an overall winner after a set number of rounds.
Strategic Tips
- Card Holding: Some players prefer to hold special cards until the right moment to control future rounds.
- Suit Control: By selectively playing cards, you can restrict the options available to subsequent players.
This game is easy to learn but offers deeper tactical elements through special cards and strategic decisions on when to play each card.
