Card game called spoons

 

🥄 The Official Rules of Spoons

Spoons is a fast-paced card game where the goal is to match four-of-a-kind and grab a spoon before they’re all gone. It’s like Musical Chairs, but with cards!

📋 Setup

• The Players: 3 or more players.

• The Equipment: A standard 52-card deck and a set of spoons.

• The Spoons: Place the spoons in the center of the table in a small circle. You must have one fewer spoon than the number of players (e.g., 4 players = 3 spoons).

• The Deal: One person is the dealer. They deal 4 cards to every player. The remaining cards are placed in a stack to the dealer's right.

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🃏 How to Play

The game moves very quickly. There are no "turns"—everyone passes cards at the same time as fast as they can.

1. The Draw: The dealer picks up one card from the deck on their right. They decide to keep it or pass it.

2. The Pass: To pass a card, the dealer places it face-down on the table to their left.

3. The Chain Reaction: The player to the dealer's left picks up that card, decides to keep or pass it, and places their discard to their left.

4. The Hand Limit: You must never have more than 4 cards in your hand. You must discard a card before picking up a new one, or pick up and discard instantly.

5. The Second Deck: The last player in the circle places their discards into a new pile (the "second deck"). If the dealer’s original deck runs out, they simply pick up the second deck and keep the game moving.

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🚨 How to Win (and Lose)

• The Match: You are trying to get four of the same card (e.g., four 9s or four Kings).

• The Call: As soon as you have all four, you must yell "SPOONS!"

• The Mad Grab: Once "Spoons!" is yelled, every player—regardless of what cards they have—must try to grab a spoon from the center.

• Elimination: The person left without a spoon is eliminated from the game.

• The False Call: If a player yells "Spoons!" but does not actually have four-of-a-kind, they are automatically eliminated for the round, even if they grabbed a spoon first.
  

🏆 Winning the Game

After someone is eliminated, remove one spoon from the center and start a new round. Continue playing until only two players and one spoon remain. The person who grabs the final spoon in that last round is the Champion!

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💡 Pro-Tips for Players

• Keep your eyes moving: Don't just look at your cards; watch the spoons and the other players' hands!

• Speed is key: The faster the dealer passes cards, the more chaotic and fun the game becomes.

• Don't forget to grab a spoon: Even if you have 4 of a kind, you aren't safe until you have a spoon

• ⚠️ A Note on the "False Call"

  If a player is eliminated for a False Call, the round stops immediately. All other players are safe, and the remaining players start the next round.!