Golf (2 player card game)

Objective: The objective of Golf is to have the lowest score possible by exchanging cards in hand with cards on the table and forming specific combinations.

Adaptation for 2 Players: In the 2 player version of Golf, the game is adapted to suit only two players. The gameplay remains largely the same, with adjustments made to accommodate the reduced player count.

Setup:

1. Use a standard 52-card deck.
2. Each player is dealt 6 cards face down, forming their hand. The remaining cards are placed face down in a draw pile.

Scoring:

• The goal is to have the lowest score possible at the end of the game.
• Number cards (2-10) are worth their face value in points.
• Face cards (Jacks, Queens, and Kings) are worth 10 points each.
• Aces are worth 1 point each.
• Cards left in hand at the end of the game count as points.

Gameplay:

1. Starting the Game: Decide who goes first, usually by flipping a coin or other fair method.
2. Taking Turns:
   • Player 1 goes first, followed by Player 2.
   • On a player’s turn, they may choose to draw a card from the draw pile or take the top card from the discard pile.
   • After drawing, the player must discard one card from their hand face up onto the discard pile.
3. Forming Combinations:
   • Players aim to form sets of matching cards in their hand.
   • Examples of valid combinations include three of a kind, four of a kind, or a run of three or more consecutive cards of the same suit.
4. Knocking:
   • Once a player believes they have formed all possible combinations in their hand, they can knock on their turn instead of drawing a card.
   • After knocking, the other player has one more turn to improve their hand.
5. Scoring:
   • At the end of the game, each player adds up the point values of the cards left in their hand.
   • The player with the lowest total score wins the round.
6. Winning the Game:
   • The game consists of several rounds, typically until a predetermined number of rounds or until one player reaches a set score.
   • The player with the lowest total score at the end of the game wins.

Differentiating Turns:

• Player 1’s Turn: Player 1 starts the game and takes the first turn, drawing a card and then discarding.
• Player 2’s Turn: After Player 1 finishes their turn, it becomes Player 2’s turn to draw a card and then discard.

Summary: Golf is a fun and strategic 2 player card game where players aim to have the lowest score possible by forming specific combinations with their cards. The game has been adapted for 2 players by adjusting the rules to accommodate a smaller player count while retaining the core mechanics and objective of the original game.