Kakerlakenpoker Royal

Objective: The objective of "Kakerlakenpoker Royal" is to get rid of your cards by passing them to other players and to avoid accumulating four cards of the same type or a crown. When one player loses, nobody wins – if a player leaves the game, then all other players win collectively.

Setup: - Shuffle the deck thoroughly. - Each player receives eight cards, and the rest forms the draw pile.

Types of Cards: - The cards feature various animals such as cockroaches, flies, rats, and spiders. - Royal cards with crowns act as wild cards with some special rules.

Gameplay: 1. The player to the left of the dealer begins by offering a card face down to a player of their choice. 2. The offering player declares an animal (or claims it is a crown). They may lie or tell the truth. 3. The chosen player has options: - Accept: They can look at the card and decide if the offering player's declaration is true or false. If their guess is correct, the offering player must keep the card face down in front of them. If incorrect, they must take the card face-up in front of them. - Pass it on: Without looking at the card, they can pass it to another player with the same or a different declaration. 4. If the card is passed and not accepted by the final player, that player must decide if the declaration is true or false.

Royal Cards: - Crown cards carry a risk, as the player who takes up a crown immediately gets a penalty point.

End of the Game: - The game ends when a player collects four cards of the same type openly or has taken all the crown cards. This player loses, and all other players win collectively.

Strategy Tips: - Skillfully deceive your opponents, but be careful with repeated lies as alert players might catch on. - Attempt to influence other players' perceptions and always let there be a seed of doubt.

Enjoy bluffing and surprising your opponents!