Boerenbridge, also known as Chinese Pooping in Flanders, is an engaging card game that revolves around predicting the number of tricks you can win in each round. Here's a detailed guide to help you understand and keep track of points effectively:
Objective
The goal is to accurately predict the number of tricks (strokes) you will win in each round. Points are awarded based on how closely your prediction matches your actual performance.
Game Setup and Play
- Dealing Cards: The game starts with one card dealt to each player in the first round, two cards in the second round, and so on, increasing by one card each round until the maximum number of cards is reached (e.g., 10 cards per player with five players). After reaching the maximum, the number of cards dealt decreases back to one per player.
- Bidding: Players predict the number of tricks they expect to win, starting from the player to the left of the dealer. The highest bidder sets the trump suit for the round.
- Special Rule for the Dealer: The dealer, who bids last, cannot bid a number that would make the total number of predicted tricks equal the number of cards dealt in that round. For example, if 7 cards are dealt and the bids so far are 0, 3, and 2, the dealer cannot bid 2 (as 0 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 7).
Scoring
- Accurate Prediction: If a player correctly predicts the number of tricks they win, they score points equal to the number of tricks they predicted. For example, predicting and winning 3 tricks awards 3 points.
- Over or Under Prediction: If a player over or under predicts, they score 0 points for that round.
- Negative Points: Some variations penalize overprediction by subtracting the number of tricks overpredicted from the player's total score. For example, predicting 3 tricks but winning only 1 results in -2 points.
Example Scoring Scenario
Let's consider a round where 7 cards are dealt:
- Player 1: Predicts 0 tricks, wins 0 tricks. Score: 0 points.
- Player 2: Predicts 3 tricks, wins 3 tricks. Score: 3 points.
- Player 3: Predicts 2 tricks, wins 2 tricks. Score: 2 points.
- Player 4 (Dealer): Predicts 1 trick, wins 2 tricks. Score: 0 points (since the prediction was incorrect).
Winning the Game
The player with the highest total score after the final round, where each player is dealt one card, wins the game.
Latest Version Update
Version 1.6 - Updated on Oct 19, 2024:
- Minor bug fixes and improvements. Ensure you install or update to the newest version for the best gaming experience.
By following these guidelines, you'll be well-equipped to keep track of points and enjoy the strategic depth of Chinese Pooping. Happy gaming!
