28 Card Game Offline 1.0

The Twenty-Eight Card Game stands out as a compelling trick-taking card game designed for two teams of four players each. Utilizing a reduced set of 32 cards from a standard deck, this game enjoys popularity in South Asia and offers a blend of strategy and memory, requiring players to be astute and attentive throughout the gameplay.

Players can engage in the game offline through two modes: Classic and Advanced, with options for both single-round and multi-round play. Key features of the Twenty-Eight Card Game include:

• Engagement with intelligent AI opponents that provide a meaningful challenge
• The convenience of offline play, allowing for anytime, anywhere gaming
• A seamless and fast-paced gaming experience
• Aesthetic graphics that enhance visual enjoyment
• An accessible in-game tutorial to assist new players in learning the rules

Card Values:
Jacks > 9s > Aces > 10s > Other cards.
Jacks = 3 points
9s = 2 points
Aces = 1 point
10s = 1 point
Other cards = 0 points

Classic Mode:
In this variant, two teams of two players compete using the 32-card subset, which consists of cards ranging from 7 to Ace in each suit. The game incorporates an intriguing scoring mechanism where teams must strive to outscore their opponents by acquiring all six cards from the opposing side.

Dealing and Bidding:
The dealer deals eight cards in two stages, providing four cards to each player in a counterclockwise manner. Players then engage in a bidding process, with values ranging from 14 to 28. Following the first round's highest bid, the second round of dealing occurs, culminating in the final highest bidder choosing the Trump suit before gameplay commences.

Gameplay:
The first player leads with a chosen suit, requiring others to follow suit if able; otherwise, they may play either a trump card or another suit. Notably, the bidder cannot lead with trumps until they have been revealed.

Scoring:
Points are awarded based on the bid made: bidding 19 or less nets 1 point for winning, while losing incurs a -1 penalty. Bids from 20 to 23 yield 2 points for success and -2 for failure; bids between 24 to 27 result in 3 points won or lost. The maximum bid of 28 grants 4 points or deducts -4 points for losing. The stakes escalate with the value of the bid.

Advanced Mode:
Similar card values and point systems apply in this mode; however, bidding differs as players receive four cards to bid between 14 and 28. The player to the dealer's right initiates the first trick.

Gameplay:
Players must match the suit led if possible; if not, they may use a trump card or discard. Scoring occurs after all eight tricks: the bidding team must achieve at least their bid amount in card points to win; failure results in a loss while the opposing team's score remains unaffected.

Single Hand:
A player possessing strong cards may attempt to win all tricks independently without their partner's involvement. A successful solo play awards three points, while failure results in a loss of three points.

Marriage Cards:
In both modes, combining the King and Queen of the trump suit constitutes a "Marriage," modifying the bid value by four points. This combination should only be declared post-reveal of the trump card during gameplay.

The game results in termination under specific circumstances:

• If any player holds no points in hand
• If any player possesses eight zero-point cards
• If any player has all four Jacks
• If any player is restricted to one suit only
• If the dealer’s next player has no points