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Cucumber

Also known as: Agurk, Gurka

A Nordic climbing game where players try to avoid winning the last trick. The last trick loser is 'cucumbered' and loses points equal to the card played.
2 players
15-25 min
Easy

What You'll Need

🃏 Standard 52-card deck

About This Game

A Nordic climbing game where players try to avoid winning the last trick. The last trick loser is 'cucumbered' and loses points equal to the card played.

How to Play

**Setup:** Use standard deck. Deal 7 cards each.

**Gameplay:**

  1. Non-dealer leads any card
  2. You must play a card equal to or higher than the highest played. If you can't, play your lowest
  3. Highest card wins (ties go to most recent). Winner leads next
  4. Continue until all cards played

**Scoring:** The player who wins the **last trick** scores penalty points equal to that card's value.

**Winning:** Play multiple hands. Lowest total score wins. First to a limit (like 21) loses.

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Added 28 days ago • Updated 28 days ago
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