31 Card Game - Thirty One 1.0

The Thirty-one (31) card game is a draw-and-discard game that invites players to strive for a hand totaling 31 in cards of a single suit, or to achieve a higher score than their opponents. It is also known as Schwimmen Kartenspiel.

Rules and Gameplay of Thirty-one:

1. Each player begins with three cards drawn from the deck, alongside one card from the stockpile placed face up.
2. On their turn, players can choose to either draw from the stockpile or take the revealed card.
3. After drawing, players must discard one card to restore their hand to three cards.
4. Play continues clockwise until a player declares the end of the game.
5. At the start of your turn, you have the option to "knock" (the knock button will appear). Knocking with an exact score of thirty-one results in an instant win; however, if this condition is not met, the turn is forfeited, allowing other players one final chance to play.
6. Once gameplay concludes, all cards are revealed, and scores are compared. Achieving 31 points ends the game immediately and secures a victory for that player.

Features of Thirty-one:

• Single-player mode for family and friends
• Multiplayer capabilities
• Customizable player nicknames
• Option to set the number of players (2-4)
• Ability to define round winner bonuses (assign points to the winner)
• Set target points for winning a game ("First to" option)
• Flexibility for multiple rounds or a single round (for single round, set "First to" to 1)
• The Thirty and a half rule (when enabled, a player receives 30.5 points for any three-of-a-kind)
• Suitable for players of all ages

The Thirty-one card game is widely recognized by various names, including Big Tonka, Schwimmen, Nickel Nock, Blitz, Clinker, Klinker, Skat in South Louisiana and Mississippi; Cad in Pennsylvania; Whammy! in Central Indiana; and as Skedaddle, Snip Snap Snoop, Schnautz, and Schnitzel in different countries.

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