Boerenbridge, commonly referred to as Chinese Pooping in Flanders, is an engaging card game that challenges players to predict and achieve a specific number of strokes per round. Here's a comprehensive guide to understanding and keeping track of points in this popular game:
Game Objective
The primary goal is to accurately predict the number of strokes (or tricks) you can win in a given round. Points are awarded based on how closely your prediction matches your actual performance.
Game Setup and Play
- Dealing Cards: The game starts with one card dealt to each player in the first round, increasing by one card each subsequent round until reaching the maximum number of cards possible based on the number of players. For example, with five players, the maximum is ten cards per player. After reaching this peak, the number of cards dealt decreases back to one card per player in the final round.
- Bidding: Starting from the player to the left of the dealer, each player announces the number of strokes they predict winning. The highest bidder determines the trump suit for that round.
- Bidding Restriction: The dealer, who bids last, must not bid a number that would make the total sum of strokes equal to the number of cards dealt in that round. For instance, if seven cards are dealt and the bids before the dealer are 0, 3, and 2, the dealer cannot bid 2 because 0 + 3 + 2 + 2 would equal 7.
Scoring
Scoring Mechanism: After each round, players compare their predicted strokes to the actual number of strokes won. Points are calculated as follows:
- Accurate Prediction: If a player's prediction matches their actual strokes won, they score 10 points plus the number of strokes they predicted. For example, predicting and winning 3 strokes would earn 13 points (10 + 3).
- Inaccurate Prediction: If a player's prediction does not match their actual strokes, they lose 10 points for each stroke they are off by. For instance, predicting 3 strokes but winning 2 results in a loss of 10 points (10 points penalty for being off by 1 stroke).
Example Calculation:
- Player A predicts 3 strokes and wins 3 strokes: Score = 10 + 3 = 13 points.
- Player B predicts 2 strokes but wins 4 strokes: Score = -20 points (10 points penalty for each of the 2 strokes difference).
Winning the Game
The game concludes after the final round, where each player has been dealt one card. The player with the highest total points across all rounds is declared the winner.
What's New in Version 1.6
Last updated on Oct 19, 2024, the latest version includes minor bug fixes and improvements. It's recommended to install or update to the newest version to enhance your gaming experience.
By understanding these rules and keeping a meticulous record of predictions versus actual strokes won, you can effectively track points and strategize to win at Chinese Pooping.
