Skru

Title: Mind Maze: A Strategic Memory Card Game

Overview: Mind Maze is an engaging card game that combines memory and strategic mind games. Players aim to minimize the value of their cards through clever gameplay and tactical decision-making.

Setup:

• At the start of each round, every player receives 4 cards, all placed face down.
• At the beginning of each round, players may peek at their two rightmost cards.

Objective:

• The goal is to have the lowest total card value at the end of each round.

Gameplay:

• Cards remain face down throughout the game.
• On a player's turn, they have three options:

1. Replace the Center Card: Players can exchange one of their cards with the center card.
2. Replicate a Card: Players can create a duplicate of any card in play.
3. Draw a Card: Players can draw a new card from the deck. They can either replace one of their existing cards with the drawn card or discard it.

Special Cards:

• 7 and 8: Allow the player to look at one of their own cards.
• 9 and 10: Permit the player to see one card from another player.
• Eye Master Card: Grants the ability to see one card from each other player or two of the player's own cards.
• Swap Card: Enables the player to swap one of their cards with another player's card without revealing them.
• Replica Card: Allows the player to discard any card from their hand.

Ending a Round:

• A player can end the round by saying "Skru." This player skips their next turn, and the round continues for one more turn for all other players.
• "Skru" cannot be called during the first three turns of a round.
• Once the round ends, all cards are revealed, and the player(s) with the lowest total card value score 0 points for that round.
• If the player who called "Skru" does not have the lowest score, their score for the round is doubled.

Strategy and Tips:

• Use your initial peek at the rightmost cards to strategize your moves.
• Utilize special cards wisely to gain information and manipulate the game state.
• Timing your "Skru" call is crucial to minimize your score without risking a penalty.

Mind Maze challenges players to balance memory, strategy, and risk, making every round a thrilling mental duel.