Pesten With Cards, a classic Dutch card game literally translating to "Bullying With Cards," offers a fast-paced, strategic card-shedding experience. Similar games exist worldwide, including Mau-Mau, Crazy Eights, and Uno. The objective: be the first to discard all your cards. A crucial rule: declare "Last Card" before playing your final card; forgetting this incurs a two-card penalty.
Gameplay utilizes one or more decks, including Jokers. Each player receives seven cards, with the remainder forming a draw pile. The top card of the draw pile is revealed to start the game. Players take turns (clockwise) playing cards matching the number or suit of the top card on the discard pile. Jokers and Jacks are exceptions, playable on any card. Unable to play? Draw a card from the pile. If playable, you may choose to play it immediately.
The "Last Card" Rule: Announce "Last Card" (via the in-game button) before playing your final card. Failure to do so, or incorrect declaration, results in a two-card penalty. The button can be pressed even out of turn as a reminder. Note that special cards (see below) cannot be your winning card.
Special Cards and Their Effects: Card actions are customizable, reflecting regional variations. Here are the standard actions:
- Joker: The next player draws five cards. Subsequent Jokers played add another five cards each. Jokers played while drawing cards do not allow the player to play any of the drawn cards.
- Two: The next player draws two cards. Subsequent Twos add two more cards each. If enabled in options, a Joker can be played on a Two, adding five cards. Conversely, a Two cannot be played on a Joker. Jokers played while drawing cards do not allow the player to play any of the drawn cards.
- Seven: The current player must play another card. Remember to declare "Last Card" if applicable. Failure to play results in drawing a card.
- Eight: The next player skips their turn. In two-player games, this allows the current player another turn.
- Ten: Each player passes a card to the player on their left.
What's New in Version 1.1.40 (August 7, 2024)
This update introduces music and emoji support. The game is included among a variety of other supported games: One Word Photo, One Word Clue, Guess The Picture, Be a Quiz Master, What's The Question, Connect The Dots, Drop Your Lines, Know Your Friends, Zombies vs Human, Jewel Battle Room, Bingo With Friends, One Player Games, Are You a Math Genius?, Battle Of Sudoku, Find Your Words, and Thirty With Dices.
