
Boerenbridge, also known in Flanders as Chinese Pooping, is a captivating card game that combines strategy, prediction, and a bit of luck. Here's a detailed guide on how to play and keep track of points for this engaging game.
Objective
The main goal of Chinese Pooping is to accurately predict the number of strokes (tricks) you will win in each round and accumulate the highest total points by the end of the game.
Gameplay Overview
- Dealing Cards: The game starts with one card dealt to each player in the first round, two cards in the second round, and so on, up to a maximum number of cards determined by the number of players. For example, with five players, the maximum number of cards dealt per player is 10. After reaching the maximum, the number of cards dealt per round decreases until the final round with one card per player.
- Bidding: Players predict the number of strokes they expect to win, starting with the player to the left of the dealer. The highest bidder determines the trump suit for that round.
- Dealer's Constraint: The dealer, who bids last, cannot bid a number that would make the total sum of predicted strokes equal to the number of cards dealt in that round. For instance, if in a round with 7 cards, players 1, 2, and 3 bid 0, 3, and 2 strokes respectively, the dealer (player 4) cannot bid 2 strokes because 0 + 3 + 2 + 2 would equal 7.
Scoring and Points
Scoring a Round: After all players have played their cards in a round, points are awarded based on the accuracy of each player's prediction:
- Correct Prediction: If a player accurately predicts the number of strokes they win, they earn 10 points plus the number of strokes they predicted. For example, predicting and winning 3 strokes awards 13 points (10 + 3).
- Incorrect Prediction: If a player's prediction is incorrect, they lose 10 points for each stroke they are off by. For instance, if a player predicted 3 strokes but won 2, they lose 10 points (10 points penalty for being off by 1 stroke).
Total Points: The game continues through all rounds, and the player with the highest total points at the end of the last round wins the game.
Example of a Round
Let's consider a round with 7 cards dealt to each of the 4 players:
- Player 1 predicts 0 strokes and wins 0 strokes: 0 points (correct prediction: 10 + 0 = 10 points).
- Player 2 predicts 3 strokes but wins 2 strokes: -10 points (incorrect prediction: -10 points per stroke off: -10 * 1 = -10 points).
- Player 3 predicts 2 strokes and wins 2 strokes: 12 points (correct prediction: 10 + 2 = 12 points).
- Player 4 (dealer) predicts 1 stroke and wins 3 strokes: -20 points (incorrect prediction: -10 points per stroke off: -10 * 2 = -20 points).
Keeping Track of Points
- Use a scoresheet or a digital app to record each player's predictions and actual strokes won after each round.
- Calculate the points for each player based on the accuracy of their predictions.
- Sum up the points after each round and continue until the final round to determine the overall winner.
What's New in the Latest Version 1.6
Last updated on Oct 19, 2024
Minor bug fixes and improvements. Install or update to the newest version to check it out!
By following these guidelines, you can enjoy a smooth and competitive game of Chinese Pooping while accurately tracking points to determine the winner.