Objective of the Game
Brixentaler Bauerntarock is a traditional card game from Tyrol, Austria. The main objective of the game is to win tricks and reach the required number of points to win the game as the first player.
Game Components
- Deck: The game is played with a 54-card tarock deck, consisting of 22 tarock cards and 32 suit cards in four suits.
- Number of Players: The game is typically played with 3 to 4 players.
Gameplay
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Dealing Cards: Each player receives 18 cards with 3 players or 13 cards with 4 players. The cards are usually dealt clockwise.
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Suits and Tarocks: The suit cards consist of hearts, clubs, spades, and diamonds, each with 8 cards. Additionally, there are the 22 tarock cards, functioning as trumps.
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Starting the Game: The player to the left of the dealer starts by playing a card. Other players must follow suit if they can. If not, any trump or other card may be played.
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Winning Tricks: A trick is won by the player who plays the highest card of the led suit or the highest trump.
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Scoring Points: Certain cards have special point values:
- King: 5 points
- Queen: 4 points
- Knight: 3 points
- Jack: 2 points
- All trumps (tarock cards): 1 point
Points are accumulated to win the game.
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Ending a Round: A round ends once all cards have been played. This results in a score that is added up.
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End of the Game: The game ends when a player reaches a predetermined score, such as 100 points.
Strategic Tips
- Card Counting: Try to remember which cards (especially trumps) are still in play to make better decisions.
- Saving Trumps: Use your highest trumps wisely to ensure you can win crucial tricks.
- Watch your Partner: In partnership games, it’s important to keep an eye on your partner’s cards and coordinate accordingly.
The strategy in "Brixentaler Bauerntarock" can vary greatly depending on the current cards and playing style of the opponents, making the game both challenging and diverse.
