Objective: Briscola is an Italian trick-taking card game traditionally played with four players in teams of two. However, it can be adapted for two players. The objective is to win tricks containing valuable cards and score points based on the cards won.

Setup: Use a standard deck of 40 cards, removing the 8s, 9s, and 10s. Shuffle the deck and deal 3 cards to each player. Place the remaining cards face down in the center of the table to form the draw pile.

Gameplay:

1. Player 1’s Turn: Player 1 starts the game by drawing the top card from the draw pile and adding it to their hand.

2. Player 2’s Turn: Player 2 then draws a card from the draw pile and adds it to their hand.

3. Choosing the Briscola: After both players have drawn their cards, the top card of the draw pile is revealed. The suit of this card becomes the “Briscola” for the round. This suit will have special significance during gameplay.

4. Trick-taking Phase: Player 1 leads the first trick by playing a card from their hand face-up in the center of the table. Player 2 then follows suit if possible, playing a card of the same suit. If not, they can play any card.

5. Scoring: Points are awarded based on the cards won in tricks:

   • Briscola Card: The Briscola card is the highest-ranking card in the game, worth 1 point.
   • Other Cards: Other cards are ranked according to their value. The highest card of the led suit wins the trick and scores 1 point.
   • Total Points: The total points scored by each player are calculated at the end of the game.

6. End of Round: The game continues with players taking turns leading tricks until all cards have been played. The player with the highest total points wins the round.

Summary: In this adaptation of Briscola for 2 players, participants take turns drawing cards, choosing the Briscola, and playing tricks to score points. By modifying the rules and gameplay dynamics, Briscola transforms into an engaging 2 player card game experience.