Taas

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Last updated on Jun 10, 2024

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Introduction

Taas is a traditional card game played in the Philippines. It is a trick-taking game similar to Spades or Hearts, but with its own unique set of rules and gameplay mechanics. The game is typically played with four players in two partnerships, with the goal of winning the majority of tricks.

Gameplay

The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. The cards are ranked from Ace (highest) to 2 (lowest). The suits are irrelevant in Taas.

At the start of the game, each player is dealt 13 cards. The remaining cards are placed in a central pile known as the "kitty."

The player to the left of the dealer leads with any card. The other players must follow suit if possible. If a player cannot follow suit, they may play any card, including a card from the kitty.

The highest card of the suit led wins the trick. If a player plays a card from the kitty, it automatically wins the trick.

The player who wins the trick leads the next card. The game continues until all 13 tricks have been played.

Scoring

The partnership that wins the majority of tricks (7 or more) receives 1 point. If a partnership wins all 13 tricks, they receive a "taas," which is worth 2 points.

The first partnership to reach 7 points wins the game.

Variations

There are several variations of Taas, including:

* Bombang: A variation where players can play multiple cards of the same rank in a single trick.

* Hukom: A variation where the player who wins the most tricks becomes the "hukom" and has special powers.

* Tong-its: A variation where players try to form melds of three or more cards of the same rank or suit.

Conclusion

Taas is a fun and challenging card game that is enjoyed by people of all ages in the Philippines. It is a game of skill and strategy, and it can be enjoyed by both casual and experienced players.