Objective of the Game
The Game is a cooperative card game, where players work together to play all the cards in ascending or descending order on different discard piles. The primary goal is to lay down as many cards as possible before no legal moves are left.
Materials
- A set of 98 cards, numbered from 2 to 99.
- 4 discard piles: Two piles for ascending numbers and two for descending numbers.
Setup
- Shuffle the cards thoroughly.
- Deal each player a specific number of cards:
- 2-3 players: 6 cards each
- 4-5 players: 5 cards each
- The remaining cards form the draw pile.
Gameplay
- The game is played in rounds in a clockwise direction.
- Each turn consists of the following phases:
- Play cards: Each player must play at least two cards on their turn, more if they wish.
- On the ascending stacks (starting from 1): Play a card higher than the top card of the pile.
- On the descending stacks (starting from 100): Play a card lower than the top card of the pile.
- A backward jump is allowed: On an ascending pile, you can play a card exactly 10 lower, and on a descending pile, exactly 10 higher.
- Draw cards: Draw as many cards as needed to return your hand to the number you started with for that round.
- After the draw phase, the next player clockwise takes their turn.
Special Rules and Strategy
- Communication is key: Players cannot directly show their cards but may discuss general strategies.
- Strategic Card Placement: Think carefully about when to use a backward jump as it can allow valuable moves.
- Card management is crucial: Hold onto important cards for critical moments.
End of the Game
The game ends when: - No more cards can be drawn and all players have played their hand cards. - No legal move can be made.
Tips
- Try to distribute your cards evenly among the piles to maintain flexibility.
- Good communication within the group can be crucial for success.
"The Game" is challenging and requires good teamwork and strategic thinking to be beaten!
