Playing Klaverjassen

 There are many card games from all over the world and every game is unique. Every card game has its own set of rules that distinguishes it from other games. However, as with all games the ultimate goal of a card game is to have fun, socialize and interact with people. Though there are already countless card games played all over the world, no other card game embodies this goal better than the old card game called Klaverjassen.

The primary reason as to why card games are so fun and have withstood the test of time is that they have game play depth as well as player interaction. This means that though people will most likely be introduced to card games at some point in their lives, they will continue to play those same card games because it offers them stimulation. Card games like klaverjassen are such that they are easy to learn but very difficult to master and therein lays the intriguing part of the whole concept of the card game.

A game of klaverjassen is played with four players, unlike poker or black jack where players play against each other or against the dealer; Klaverjassen requires some level of cooperation, as the players are required to form two teams. Though at first this may seem like a hassle rest assured that this is where the heart of the action dwells. Before the game begins ground rules are usually agreed upon to facilitate smooth game play and eliminate any confusion as the game progresses.

The game makes use of a piquet deck, a 32 cards deck of cards consisting of a seven, eight, nine, ten, jack, queen, king and ace in four suits each. Klaverjassen makes use of its own card value system, meaning it doesn’t follow the traditional face value of the cards word for word. Getting used to the value of the cards requires some level of familiarization with the game to but after a few fun rounds they’ll come in naturally.

Getting used to the value system is critical especially when you want to win the round but it isn’t as easy as it sounds. Though your first game of Klaverjassen may leave you confused, don’t let it get you. Soon you’ll wise up to some of the strategies commonly used by players and the confusion that you first experienced will be transformed into feelings of joy and delight.