Durak Card Game

🎮 How to Play

Durak is a fast-paced card game where the goal is to avoid being the last player holding cards. The game begins with each player receiving 6 cards, and a trump suit is revealed from the remaining deck. The attacker plays a card, and the defender must counter with a higher card of the same suit or any trump. If the defender can’t counter, they pick up the cards. Players replenish their hands from the deck, and the last player with cards loses ("durak"). Master the art of strategic discarding and trump card usage to outmaneuver opponents!

🕹️ Controls

• Mouse (Desktop): Click to select and play cards. Drag to view your hand.
• Touchscreen (Mobile): Tap to play cards, swipe to browse your hand.
• Keyboard Shortcuts: Use arrow keys to navigate cards, Enter to confirm selections.
• Game Menu: Access settings, rules, and restart options via on-screen buttons.

🎯 Objectives

Your primary goal in Durak is to shed all your cards before opponents do. Short-term, focus on forcing opponents to pick up cards by attacking wisely. Long-term, conserve high-value trumps for critical moments and track played cards to predict opponents’ moves. Victory goes to the player who empties their hand first, while the last player holding cards loses. Success hinges on balancing aggression with defense and leveraging the trump suit strategically.

💡 Pro Tips

• 🎪 Master Trump Timing: Save high trumps for late-game dominance—don’t waste them early!
• ⚡ Attack Weak Suits: Target suits your opponent lacks to force pickups.
• 💰 Card Counting: Track played trumps and high cards to predict defenses.
• 🏆 Pressure Early: Aggressive early attacks can deplete opponents’ options faster.
• 🃏 Bluff Smartly: Sometimes playing a mid-range card can trick opponents into overcommitting.

With these strategies, you’ll dominate Durak, blending luck and skill for thrilling victories!