Eleven Point Black (2 player card game)

Objective: The objective of “Eleven Point Black” is to be the first player to reach or exceed eleven points by capturing cards from the central layout.

Adaptation for 2 Players: In the 2 player version of “Eleven Point Black,” the game is played similarly to the standard version, but with slight modifications to accommodate only two players.

Scoring: In “Eleven Point Black,” players score points by capturing cards with a total value of 11. Aces are worth 1 point, face cards (Jack, Queen, King) are worth 10 points each, and all other cards are worth their face value.

Setup:

1. Use a standard 52-card deck.
2. Shuffle the deck and deal seven cards to each player, face-down.
3. Place the remaining cards in the center to form the draw pile.

Gameplay:

1. Player 1 starts the game by drawing the top card from the draw pile and placing it face-up in the center.
2. Player 1 then has the option to capture the card if it forms a pair with any card in their hand that totals 11. If they can capture a card, they take both cards and add their values to their score.
3. If Player 1 cannot capture a card or chooses not to, they must discard a card from their hand face-up onto the central layout.
4. Player 2 then takes their turn, following the same process of drawing a card, attempting to capture cards totaling 11, and discarding if necessary.
5. The game continues with players taking turns until the draw pile is depleted and no more cards can be played from the central layout.
6. At the end of the game, players tally up their scores based on the value of the cards they captured. The player with the highest score below or equal to eleven points wins the game.

Differentiation between Turns:

• Player 1’s Turn: Player 1 starts the game and takes the first turn, drawing a card, attempting to capture cards totaling 11, and discarding if necessary.
• Player 2’s Turn: After Player 1’s turn is complete, Player 2 takes their turn following the same process.

Summary: “Eleven Point Black” is an engaging 2 player card game where players aim to score points by capturing cards totaling 11. With its simple yet strategic gameplay, it provides enjoyable entertainment for 2 players, even though it’s typically played with more participants.