Instructions Low Turkish

Objective of the Game

The goal of Niedriger Türke (Low Turkish) is to skillfully play cards to collect as few points as possible. Similar to other trick-taking games, there is a trump referred to as the Turkish. The player with the fewest points at the end of the game wins.

Game Materials

• A 52-card deck without jokers.
• Paper and pen for keeping score.

Setup

1. All cards are distributed evenly among the players so that each player receives the same number of cards.
2. Randomly determine a dealer. The dealer rotates clockwise after each game.

Gameplay

1. Reveal the trump card: After dealing, the last card is placed face-up in the middle and determines the trump suit for the round. This card belongs to the dealer.

2. Playing tricks: In Niedriger Türke, the player to the left of the dealer plays the first card, and the other players must follow suit. The following rules apply:

   • There is a follow suit rule: Players must follow the same suit if possible.
   • If a player cannot follow suit, they can play a trump (Turkish) or discard any other card.
   • The player who plays the highest card of the suit led or the highest trump wins the trick and leads the next trick.

3. Counting tricks: Each trick counts as exactly one point. The goal is to collect as few tricks as possible.

4. Ending the round: Once all cards have been played, the round ends. Each player counts their won tricks and records the points.

End of the Game

The game can be played over several rounds. A typical match ends when a player reaches a predetermined score or after a set number of rounds. The player with the lowest score wins the game.

Strategic Tips

• Misleading Moves: Try to play a different suit early to confuse opponents and mislead them about your hand.
• Save the Trump Cards: Use your trump cards strategically to avoid taking tricks or to win necessary tricks.
• Switch Initiative: Control when you win tricks to avoid being in situations where you might gain many points.

By planning well and observing cards that have been played, you can adjust your strategy and try to collect as few points as possible.

Special Features

• Flexible Scoring System: The number of tricks can be assigned a small multiplier to make for a longer or more strategically demanding game.

This game requires good memory and strategic thinking to keep the number of collected points minimal while paying attention to the moves of other players.