Objective

The objective of Dvorak is to fulfill the victory conditions on your hand or eliminate all other players from the game. Dvorak is a flexible card game played with a custom deck often created during gameplay, known as an "evolving card game."

Materials

• A set of cards, which can be created or modified during the game.
• Paper and pens for writing new cards.

Number of Players

2 to infinite players. However, 3-6 players are optimal for a balanced game experience.

Setup

1. Each player needs paper and pen.
2. If there is a base deck, shuffle and deal 5 cards to each player.
3. Without a base deck, players define the basic rules of the game at the start (e.g. maximum hand size, starting cards).
4. Each player can create a new card during their turn and either add it to their hand or the game.

Gameplay

1. Turn Structure: Players take turns sequentially. A turn consists of the following phases:
2. Draw a card: The player draws a card from the deck.
3. Play a card: The player can play a card from their hand or create a new card.

4. Adjust hand size: At the end of their turn, the player may need to discard to comply with the maximum hand size.

5. Card Creation: Players can create new cards with custom effects, victory conditions, or actions. The exact text and rules of each card are determined by the player creating it, which may require voting or consensus to avoid overpowered cards.

6. Victory Conditions: Various cards have different victory conditions. The first player to meet one of these conditions wins the game.

7. End of the Game: Once a player achieves the victory condition on one of their played cards, the game ends immediately, and that player is the winner.

Strategic Tips

• Card Balance: Attempt to create cards that are not too powerful.
• Player Interaction: Use cards that interact with or hinder other players.
• Flexibility: Be adaptable in your card creation.
• Long-Term Strategy: Look for cards that provide advantages in future turns.

Special Features

• Flexibility and Creativity: Since cards are created, it’s important to be creative and keep the game continuously interesting.
• Relationship Management: Many rule discussions are informal, so harmonious communication is essential to make the game enjoyable for all players.

With these guidelines, you should be ready to play Dvorak. Enjoy the game and have fun inventing new cards!