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Bura

A Russian trick-taking game perfect for two players. Race to 31 points by winning valuable cards in tricks. Memory is key - you can't review previous tricks before claiming victory.
2 players
15-25 min
Medium

What You'll Need

🃏 36-card deck (standard deck minus 2-5)

About This Game

A Russian trick-taking game perfect for two players. Race to 31 points by winning valuable cards in tricks. Memory is key - you can't review previous tricks before claiming victory.

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How to Play

  1. Use 36-card deck (6s through Aces)
  2. Card values: Ace=11, Ten=10, King=4, Queen=3, Jack=2, 9-6=0
  3. Deal 3 cards each, turn up trump
  4. Lead one or more cards of same suit
  5. Opponent plays same number of cards (any suits)
  6. Higher card of led suit wins, unless trumped
  7. Draw back to 3 cards after each trick
  8. Claim '31' when you think you have 31+ points
  9. Correct claim wins; wrong claim loses
  10. Three trumps (Bura) = instant win
Added 28 days ago
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