All Fours (2 player card game)

Objective: All Fours is a trick-taking card game where the goal is to score points by winning tricks and forming combinations of cards. The game typically involves four players, but it can be adapted for two players.

Setup: A standard deck of 52 cards is used. Remove all cards below 5, leaving only 5 through Ace in each suit. Shuffle the deck and deal 6 cards to each player. The remaining cards form the stock.

Gameplay:

1. Deal: The player who did not deal the cards starts the game.

2. Trump Selection: The top card of the stock is turned face up. The suit of this card becomes the trump suit for the round. If the upturned card is a 5, the dealer scores 1 point.

3. Trick-Taking: Player 1 leads the first trick by playing any card from their hand. Player 2 then plays a card, and both players must follow suit if possible. If a player cannot follow suit, they may play any card. The highest trump card or highest card of the led suit wins the trick.

4. Scoring: After all six tricks are played, players score points based on the cards they’ve won and certain combinations. Here’s the scoring breakdown:

   • High: The player who wins the most tricks scores 1 point.
   • Low: The player who wins the last trick scores 1 point.
   • Jack: If the Jack of the trump suit is in a player’s trick pile, they score 1 point.
   • Game: If a player has the Ace, 10, and 5 of trumps in their trick pile, they score 1 point.

5. Gameplay Continues: The player who won the last trick starts the next round by leading a card.

6. End of Game: The game continues until a predetermined score (usually 7 or 9 points) is reached. The player with the highest score wins.

Summary: In this adapted version of All Fours, designed for 2 players, each player competes to score points by winning tricks and forming specific card combinations. By following the modified rules, including the adjustments made for a 2-player setup, players can enjoy the strategic gameplay of this classic card game in a more intimate setting.

Enjoy playing this 2 player card game! If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask!