Game Overview
11xCardPlay is an exciting trump card game featuring 52 Cricket player cards. You'll compete against 2 computer opponents in a strategic battle where each card has unique stats and special abilities.
Game Objective: Win the most rounds by strategically selecting cards and comparing stats. The player with the highest points after 11 rounds wins the game!
Game Setup
1
Select Difficulty Level
Choose from three difficulty levels:
- Easy: Bots play randomly
- Normal: Bots use medium strategy
- Hard: Bots play optimally (70% of the time)
2
Choose Ability Mode
Decide how special abilities work:
- Auto-Activate: Abilities trigger automatically
- Manual Control: You decide when to use abilities
3
Shuffle the Deck
Randomize the 52-card deck before distribution. This ensures fair and unpredictable gameplay.
4
Receive Your Cards
Each player receives 11 cards from the shuffled deck. 19 cards remain in the deck for potential draws.
Card Types & Roles
Each card represents an Cricket player with a specific role. Understanding card roles is crucial for strategic play!
🏏 Batsman
Specialists in batting with high strike rate and runs potential. Perfect for aggressive play.
Best Stats: Strike Rate, Runs Potential
🎳 Bowler
Masters of bowling with strong wicket-taking ability and economy. Defensive specialists.
Best Stats: Wickets Potential, Economy
⚔️ All-Rounder
Balanced players combining batting and bowling skills. Versatile in any situation.
Best Stats: All stats balanced
🛡️ Wicket-Keeper
Defensive specialists with strong batting and fielding abilities. Reliable performers.
Best Stats: Consistency, Power
Understanding Card Stats
Each card has 4 key stats that determine its performance in different situations:
⚡ Strike Rate (0-100)
How aggressively a batsman plays. Higher values indicate more attacking play style.
Example: Strike Rate 95 = Very aggressive batsman
🎯 Runs/Wickets Potential (0-100)
The ability to score runs (batsmen) or take wickets (bowlers). Critical for winning rounds.
Example: Potential 96 = Excellent scoring/wicket-taking ability
⭐ Consistency (0-100)
How reliable a player is. Higher consistency means more predictable and stable performance.
Example: Consistency 95 = Extremely reliable player
🔥 Power/Economy (0-100)
Raw power for batsmen or economy rate for bowlers. Determines impact in crucial moments.
Example: Power 98 = Explosive power hitter
Gameplay Rules
🎮 Each Round
- Leader Chooses: The round leader (previous winner or random first round) selects which stat to compare
- All Players Play: Each player plays one card face-down
- Role Matching: Players MUST play a card with the same role as the leader's card (UNO-style)
- Draw Penalty: If you don't have the matching role, draw from deck (-2 points per draw)
- Cards Revealed: All cards are revealed simultaneously
- Compare Stats: The chosen stat is compared across all three cards
- Winner Declared: Highest stat value wins the round
- Collect Cards: Winner collects all 3 played cards and becomes next leader
⏱️ Timer Rules
- Each player has 60 seconds to select a card and stat
- If time runs out, a random card is automatically played
- Bots always play within the time limit
📥 Deck Drawing (UNO-Style)
- When you don't have a card matching the leader's role, you MUST draw from the deck
- Each draw costs -2 points
- Keep drawing until you get a card with the matching role
- You can voluntarily draw from deck anytime during your turn
- If deck runs out, play only from your hand
Scoring System
Points determine the winner. Here's how scoring works:
Win a Round
+10 Points
Draw from Deck (per draw)
-2 Points
Special Ability Bonus
+5 Points
Total Rounds
11 Rounds
Victory Condition: After 11 rounds, the player with the highest total points wins the game!
Special Abilities
Each card has a unique special ability that can provide strategic advantages:
Example Abilities:
- CONSISTENCY MASTER: Cannot be dismissed for less than 30 runs
- PRECISION BOWLER: Opponent strike rate reduced by 20%
- POWER HITTER: Double points when this card wins
- AGGRESSIVE KEEPER: Can play any role card
- CAPTAIN AURA: +5 bonus points when leading
Ability Activation: Abilities activate based on your chosen mode (Auto or Manual) at game start.
Strategy Tips to Win
1. Know Your Cards
Study each card's stats and special abilities. Understand which stats are strongest.
2. Stat Selection Strategy
As leader, choose stats where your card excels. This increases your winning chances.
3. Role Matching
Keep track of which roles you have. Avoid unnecessary deck draws that cost points.
4. Manage Your Hand
Don't waste high-stat cards early. Save powerful cards for crucial rounds.
5. Predict Opponents
Learn bot behavior at different difficulty levels. Adjust your strategy accordingly.
6. Deck Management
Keep track of remaining cards in deck. Plan your draws strategically.
7. Special Abilities
Understand when to activate special abilities for maximum impact.
8. Points Optimization
Minimize deck draws (-2 pts) and maximize round wins (+10 pts).
Common Mistakes to Avoid
❌ Playing High Cards Too Early
Save your best cards for later rounds when they matter most.
❌ Ignoring Role Matching
Always check if you have the required role before drawing from deck.
❌ Poor Stat Selection
Don't choose stats where your card is weak. Play to your strengths.
❌ Excessive Deck Drawing
Each draw costs -2 points. Minimize draws to maximize your score.
❌ Forgetting Special Abilities
Use special abilities strategically to gain advantages.
❌ Rushing Decisions
Take time to think. You have 60 seconds per turn!
Quick Reference Guide
Game Flow:
Select Difficulty → Choose Ability Mode → Shuffle Deck → Receive 11 Cards → Play 11 Rounds → Compare Scores → Declare Winner
Round Flow:
Leader Selects Stat → All Play Cards → Role Matching Check → Cards Revealed → Compare Stat → Winner Collects Cards → Next Leader
Key Numbers:
- 52 total cards in deck
- 11 cards per player
- 19 cards remain for draws
- 11 total rounds per game
- 60 seconds per turn
- +10 points for winning a round
- -2 points per deck draw
Ready to Play?
Now that you understand the rules, it's time to enter the arena!
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