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Basra

A popular Egyptian fishing game where players capture cards by matching or adding values. The seven of diamonds and jacks have special powers to sweep the table. Score bonus points for 'basra' - capturing all cards at once.
2 players
20-30 min
Easy

What You'll Need

🃏 Standard 52-card deck

About This Game

A popular Egyptian fishing game where players capture cards by matching or adding values. The seven of diamonds and jacks have special powers to sweep the table. Score bonus points for 'basra' - capturing all cards at once.

Popular regionally

How to Play

  1. Use standard 52-card deck
  2. Deal four cards to each player, four face-up on table
  3. Play one card per turn to capture matching cards or cards that sum to your card's value
  4. Jacks capture all table cards
  5. Seven of diamonds captures everything (basra bonus if table totals 10 or less)
  6. Clearing the table scores a 10-point basra bonus
  7. Score points for most cards (30), jacks, aces, 2 of clubs, 10 of diamonds
  8. First to 101 points wins
Added 28 days ago
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