Gourdlets

About Gourdlets

To play Gourdlets, follow these steps:

1. Setup:

   • Shuffle the deck of Gourdlet cards.
   • Deal a set number of cards face-down to each player, depending on the number of players.
   • Place the remaining deck face-down in the center of the play area as the draw pile.
   • Flip the top card from the draw pile and place it face-up to start the discard pile.

2. Objective:

   • The objective of Gourdlets is to collect sets of matching gourd cards, called "gourdlets," and earn the most points by the end of the game.

3. Gameplay:

   • The game is played in turns, with each player taking their turn clockwise around the table.

4. Turn Structure:

   • On their turn, a player can choose one of two actions: flip a card or claim a set.

   a. Flip a Card:

   • The player can choose to flip a card from their own facedown pile or the draw pile.
   • If they flip a card from their own pile, they can look at it before deciding whether to keep it or add it to the discard pile.
   • If they flip a card from the draw pile, they must keep it and add it to their hand.

   b. Claim a Set:

   • If a player believes they have a set of three gourdlets that share a common characteristic, they can choose to claim a set.
   • The common characteristic can be the same shape, color, or pattern.
   • The player must announce the characteristic they are claiming and reveal the three gourdlet cards that form the set.
   • If the set is valid, the player collects the gourdlets and places them face-up in their score pile.
   • If the set is not valid, it is considered a failed claim, and the player must return one gourdlet from their score pile to the discard pile.

5. Draw and Discard:

   • After taking their action, the player must end their turn by drawing a card from either the draw pile or the top card of the discard pile.
   • If the player chooses to draw from the discard pile, they must use that card to claim a set on their next turn.

6. Game End and Scoring:

   • The game continues with players taking turns until the draw pile is empty and no more sets can be claimed.
   • At the end of the game, players tally up the points from the gourdlets in their score piles.
   • Each gourdlet card has a point value indicated on the card.
   • Players also receive additional points for successful claims and penalties for failed claims.
   • The player with the highest total score wins the game.

Remember, these are general guidelines for playing Gourdlets, and there may be variations or additional rules depending on the specific edition or variant of the game you are playing. It's always a good idea to consult the rulebook provided with the game for detailed instructions and any specific rules for that version.

How to play

using mouse

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