Instructions Schimmel

Objective of the game

The goal of Schimmel is to be the first player to play all the cards in your hand.

Game setup

1. A standard 112-card deck is used, which includes cards in four different colors with numbers ranging from 1 to 20.

2. Each player draws 10 cards. The remaining cards form the draw pile.

3. The player who has a "Eleven" card starts the game.

Gameplay

• The game proceeds in turns in a clockwise direction.

• At the beginning of each turn, the player can perform the following actions:

• Play cards: Players must lay cards of the same color in ascending order (i.e., if an '11' is on the table, the player can lay a '12' of the same color).
• Pass: If a player cannot lay a card, they must draw one card from the pile and forfeit their turn.

Special rules

• Starting card: The game round always begins with an Eleven card. Numbers of the same color are then placed in ascending and descending order.

• Sequence: In a single turn, a player may lay down multiple cards sequentially as long as they follow the correct order.

• Card exchange: In each round, a player has the right to exchange one card with another player, if both agree.

Game ending

• The game ends immediately once a player has laid down all their cards.

• All other players count the points of the cards they still have in their hand. The score of remaining cards (11 is worth 11 points,..., 20 is worth 20 points) is totaled.

• The player with the least points after all rounds wins.

Strategic tips

• Keep cards: Keep some mid-number cards (10-13) to remain flexible when playing.

• Observe: Pay attention to when other players often have to pass and try to disrupt their flow intentionally.

• Timing: Consider carefully when to offer a card trade to gain an advantage for yourself or to deprive an opponent of a strategically important card.