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Base6 Triad Game

Players: 2-4

Objective: Score the most points by forming matching triads (three-card melds) based on suit and rank.

Setup:

• Shuffle the 78-card Base6 standard deck.
• Deal 10 cards to each player.
• Place the remaining deck face-down as the draw pile.
• Flip the top card of the draw pile face-up to form the discard pile.

Gameplay:

Players take turns in clockwise order. On a turn, a player:

• Draws one card from either:
  • The draw pile
  • The top of the discard pile
• Plays a triad (optional)
  • A triad consists of three cards that match in either:
    • Same suit (color)
    • Same rank (number/face card)
    • Consecutive numbers (runs) of the same suit
  • Played face-up in front of the player
• Discards one card to the discard pile.

Scoring:

• Matching Suit Triad → 15 points
• Matching Rank Triad → 10 points
• Run (three consecutive numbers in the same suit) → 20 points

The round ends when a player uses all their cards or the draw pile is empty. The player with the highest score wins the round.

Strategy Tips:

• Hold onto key cards that block opponents from making triads.
• Discard strategically to avoid giving opponents valuable cards.
• Focus on runs, as they give the highest points.

Gambling Variation:

Players can place bets before the game begins. Each player contributes an equal stake to the pot. The winner of the round takes the full pot. Betting options can include:

• Side bets on the highest single triad score.
• Bonus payouts for forming multiple triads in a turn.

Team-Based Variation:

Players can form teams of two. Teammates share their score totals at the end of the round. Teams may:

• Share information about discards (without revealing specific cards).
• Strategically discard cards that help their teammate form triads.
• Compete against the opposing team for the highest combined score.

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