This is a popular South Asian card game where the Jack and the Nine are the highest cards in each suit. The game uses 32 cards from a standard 52-card deck. The cards rank from highest to lowest in each suit: J-9-A-10-K-Q-8-7. The goal is to win tricks with valuable cards.
The card values are:
Jacks: 3 points each
Nines: 2 points each
Aces: 1 point each
Tens: 1 point each
Other cards (K, Q, 8, 7): no points
Game Features:
Offline single-player mode
Online multiplayer (with friends or random players)
Bluetooth multiplayer
Here are some links to learn the game:
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-eight_%28card_game%29
Pagat: http://www.pagat.com/jass/29.html
If the game won't open or crashes, update your Google Play Services and Google Play Games. This should fix the problem.
For Bluetooth multiplayer, make sure your Bluetooth visibility is on and you accept the necessary permissions.
For more information or to contact us with suggestions, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/knightsCave
Objective:
The objective of 29 Card Game is to be the first player to reach 29 points by winning tricks.
Gameplay:
1. Setup:
- Use a standard 52-card deck.
- Remove all 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s, leaving 29 cards.
- Shuffle the deck and deal 3 cards to each player.
2. Bidding:
- Starting with the player to the left of the dealer, each player bids on the number of tricks they believe they can win.
- The minimum bid is 1, and the maximum bid is the number of cards in the player's hand.
- Players cannot pass on bidding.
3. Tricks:
- The player to the left of the dealer leads the first trick by playing a card.
- Players must follow suit if possible. If they cannot follow suit, they may play any card.
- The highest card of the suit led wins the trick. If a spade is played, it automatically wins the trick.
- The player who wins the trick collects the cards and places them face down in a pile.
4. Scoring:
- Players score points based on the number of tricks they win:
- 1-6 tricks: 0 points
- 7-12 tricks: 1 point
- 13-18 tricks: 2 points
- 19-24 tricks: 3 points
- 25-29 tricks: 4 points
5. Round End:
- The round ends when a player reaches 29 points.
Variations:
* Partners: The game can be played with partners, where the partners' bids and tricks are combined.
* No Blind: Players are allowed to look at their cards before bidding.
* Ace-Ten: The Ace and 10 of spades are considered the highest cards, regardless of suit.
* Reverse Bidding: Players bid on the number of tricks they believe they will lose.
Strategy:
* Bid Conservatively: It's better to underbid than overbid, as you won't lose points for underbidding.
* Count the Aces: Aces are worth 4 points each, so they can significantly impact the outcome of the game.
* Play Spades Wisely: Spades automatically win tricks, so use them strategically to break suits or take tricks when you need them.
* Manage Your Hand: Pay attention to the cards you've played and the cards that are still in play. This will help you make informed decisions about which cards to play.
This is a popular South Asian card game where the Jack and the Nine are the highest cards in each suit. The game uses 32 cards from a standard 52-card deck. The cards rank from highest to lowest in each suit: J-9-A-10-K-Q-8-7. The goal is to win tricks with valuable cards.
The card values are:
Jacks: 3 points each
Nines: 2 points each
Aces: 1 point each
Tens: 1 point each
Other cards (K, Q, 8, 7): no points
Game Features:
Offline single-player mode
Online multiplayer (with friends or random players)
Bluetooth multiplayer
Here are some links to learn the game:
Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Twenty-eight_%28card_game%29
Pagat: http://www.pagat.com/jass/29.html
If the game won't open or crashes, update your Google Play Services and Google Play Games. This should fix the problem.
For Bluetooth multiplayer, make sure your Bluetooth visibility is on and you accept the necessary permissions.
For more information or to contact us with suggestions, visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/knightsCave
Objective:
The objective of 29 Card Game is to be the first player to reach 29 points by winning tricks.
Gameplay:
1. Setup:
- Use a standard 52-card deck.
- Remove all 2s, 3s, 4s, and 5s, leaving 29 cards.
- Shuffle the deck and deal 3 cards to each player.
2. Bidding:
- Starting with the player to the left of the dealer, each player bids on the number of tricks they believe they can win.
- The minimum bid is 1, and the maximum bid is the number of cards in the player's hand.
- Players cannot pass on bidding.
3. Tricks:
- The player to the left of the dealer leads the first trick by playing a card.
- Players must follow suit if possible. If they cannot follow suit, they may play any card.
- The highest card of the suit led wins the trick. If a spade is played, it automatically wins the trick.
- The player who wins the trick collects the cards and places them face down in a pile.
4. Scoring:
- Players score points based on the number of tricks they win:
- 1-6 tricks: 0 points
- 7-12 tricks: 1 point
- 13-18 tricks: 2 points
- 19-24 tricks: 3 points
- 25-29 tricks: 4 points
5. Round End:
- The round ends when a player reaches 29 points.
Variations:
* Partners: The game can be played with partners, where the partners' bids and tricks are combined.
* No Blind: Players are allowed to look at their cards before bidding.
* Ace-Ten: The Ace and 10 of spades are considered the highest cards, regardless of suit.
* Reverse Bidding: Players bid on the number of tricks they believe they will lose.
Strategy:
* Bid Conservatively: It's better to underbid than overbid, as you won't lose points for underbidding.
* Count the Aces: Aces are worth 4 points each, so they can significantly impact the outcome of the game.
* Play Spades Wisely: Spades automatically win tricks, so use them strategically to break suits or take tricks when you need them.
* Manage Your Hand: Pay attention to the cards you've played and the cards that are still in play. This will help you make informed decisions about which cards to play.
