Experience a high-quality rendition of the beloved card game, Durak (Fool)! This offline version of the popular card game, prevalent throughout the former Soviet Union, lets you play with 24, 36, or 52 cards.
Durak boasts two main variations: "Flip Fool" (Durak podkidnoy) and "Transferable Fool" (Durak Perevodnoy). While sharing core similarities, each offers unique gameplay nuances. The objective remains consistent: swiftly discard all your cards to emerge victorious, leaving your opponents as the "fools" (Durak).
"Flip Fool" presents the classic gameplay. When an attacker lacks a matching card to defend against, the player to the defender's left contributes a single card. The attacking opportunity then cycles back to the original attacker. This continues clockwise, ensuring all players participate sequentially.
"Transferable Fool" introduces increased complexity and excitement. From the second turn onward, the defending player can "transfer" a played card by placing a same-rank card of a different suit onto the table. This shifts the attacking responsibility clockwise. This transfer can continue, adding a strategic layer to the game.
This implementation features:
- Offline play, requiring no internet connection.
- Visually appealing graphics, offering diverse table, card, and back designs, including "satin cards."
- Extensive card sorting options.
- Customizable card highlighting (toggleable).
- Deck sizes of 24, 36, or 52 cards.
- Classic "Flip" (podkidnoy) and "Transfer" (perevodnoy) Durak rules.
- A simplified "Basic" mode for playing against only your left-hand neighbor.
- A maximum of 5 cards played on the initial hand.
- No card transfers allowed on the first hand in "Transferable Fool."
- In "Transferable Fool," trump cards of the same rank can be used to cover, rather than transfer, by dragging them onto the card to be covered.
Strategic Depth
Mastering Durak demands strategic thinking and keen observation. Players must judiciously decide when to play cards aggressively and when to conserve them. Careful monitoring of opponents' actions provides valuable insights into their remaining hands.
Durak offers a captivating and enjoyable card gaming experience. Download it today for free and hone your skills to outsmart your opponents!
Version 1.2.7 Update (June 25, 2024)
Minor bug fixes implemented.
