This high-quality implementation of the popular card game Durak (Fool) lets you play offline, without an internet connection, using 24, 36, or 52 cards. Durak, also known as Fool or Dumb, is a widely played card game originating in the former Soviet Union.
This version features two main variations: "Flip Fool" (Durak podkidnoy) and "Transferable Fool" (Durak Perevodnoy). While sharing similarities, each variant offers unique gameplay nuances. The objective remains the same: be the first to discard all your cards, leaving your opponents as the "fools" (durak).
Flip Fool is the classic version. When the attacker can't beat the defender's cards, the player to the defender's left plays a single card. Play then returns to the original attacker. This continues clockwise until all players have had a chance to contribute.
Transferable Fool introduces a more strategic element. From the second round onward, the defender can "transfer" a played card by placing a card of the same rank but different suit onto the table, shifting the attack to the next player clockwise. This can be chained, adding complexity. However, the first hand cannot be transferred. Also, in Transferable Fool, if you hold a trump card of the same rank as a played card and prefer to cover it instead of transferring, simply drag your trump card on top.
Game Features:
- Offline play – no internet required.
- Attractive graphics with numerous table, card, and back designs, including "satin cards."
- Multiple card sorting options.
- Card highlighting (toggleable).
- Customizable deck size (24, 36, or 52 cards).
- Classic Flip Fool and Transferable Fool rules.
- A simplified "Basic" mode for playing only against the player to your left.
- A maximum of 5 cards can be played on the first turn.
- No card transfers are allowed on the first turn in Transferable Fool.
Strategy and Skill:
Mastering Durak demands strategic thinking and insightful observation. Players must carefully decide when to play cards aggressively and when to conserve them. Observing opponents' actions is vital to anticipating their remaining cards.
Durak offers a thrilling and engaging card game experience. Download and play for free, hone your skills, and outsmart your opponents!
Version 1.2.7 (June 25, 2024)
Minor bug fixes.
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