Siete y Media (2 player card game)

“Siete y Media” is a traditional Spanish card game similar to Blackjack, but with its own unique rules. It’s typically played with multiple players, but it can be adapted for two players with some modifications. Here’s how to play:

Setup:

1. Use a standard 40-card Spanish deck, removing the 8s and 9s from the deck.
2. Shuffle the deck thoroughly and deal two cards to each player.

Gameplay:

1. Player 1 begins the game by deciding whether to ask for another card (“Pedir”) or to stick with their current hand (“Plantarse”).
2. If Player 1 asks for another card and the total value of their hand exceeds 7.5, they bust and lose the round.
3. If Player 1 sticks, their turn ends, and it becomes Player 2’s turn.
4. Player 2 then follows the same steps, deciding whether to ask for another card or to stick.
5. The game continues with players taking turns until both players have stuck or until one player busts.
6. Once both players have taken their turns, the round ends, and the hands are compared to determine the winner.

Scoring:

• The player with a hand closest to 7.5 without exceeding it wins the round.
• If a player’s hand equals exactly 7.5, they win immediately.
• Points are awarded based on the difference between the winning hand and the losing hand. For example, if Player 1 has 7 and Player 2 has 6, Player 1 earns 1 point.
• The first player to reach a predetermined number of points (e.g., 7) wins the game.

Summary: In this adapted version of Siete y Media, customized for a 2-player setting, players take turns asking for cards and trying to build a hand as close to 7.5 as possible. By adjusting the rules and scoring system, Siete y Media becomes an entertaining 2 player card game of skill and strategy.