Pesten With Cards: A Dutch Card Game Explained
Pesten With Cards, literally translating to "Bullying with Cards," is a classic Dutch card game similar to international favorites like Mau-Mau, Crazy Eights, and Uno. The objective is simple: be the first to discard all your cards. A crucial element? You must declare "Last Card" before playing your final card; failure to do so results in a two-card penalty.
Gameplay Basics:
The game utilizes one or more decks, including Jokers. Each player receives seven cards, with the remainder forming a draw pile. The top card of the draw pile is revealed to start the game. Players take turns (clockwise) playing cards that match either the number or suit of the top card on the discard pile. Jokers and Jacks are exceptions, playable on any card. If unable to play, a player draws from the draw pile. If the drawn card is playable, they may choose to play it immediately.
The "Last Card" Rule:
When down to one card, players must click the "Last Card" button to announce their status. Forgetting to do so, or incorrectly declaring it, incurs a two-card penalty. The button can be pressed proactively, even before your turn. Winning requires playing your last card, but it cannot be a special card (see below).
Special Cards and Their Actions:
Each played card triggers specific actions, with variations possible (configurable within the game settings). Common actions include:
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Joker: The next player draws five cards. Each subsequent Joker played adds another five cards. Drawing cards prevents playing any cards that turn.
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Two: The next player draws two cards. Each subsequent Two played adds another two cards. Joker-on-Two combinations may be enabled in the options (adding 5 cards). Playing a Two on a Joker is not allowed. Drawing cards prevents playing any cards that turn.
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Seven: The current player must immediately play another card. The "Last Card" rule applies. Failure to play results in drawing a card.
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Eight: The next player skips their turn. In two-player games, this allows the current player another turn.
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Ten: Each player passes one card to the player on their left.
What's New in Version 1.1.40 (August 7, 2024):
This update introduces music and emoji support. The game is also part of a larger collection including: One Word Photo, One Word Clue, Guess The Picture, Be a Quiz Master, What's The Question, Connect The Dots, Drop Your Lines, Know Your Friends, Zombies vs Human, Jewel Battle Room, Bingo With Friends, One Player Games, Are You a Math Genius?, Battle Of Sudoku, Find Your Words, and Thirty With Dices.
