High-Quality Implementation of the Popular Card Game Durak (Fool)

The card game "Durak" ("Fool", "Dumb") is one of the most popular and widespread card games in the former Soviet Union. This implementation allows you to enjoy "Durak" ("Fool") offline, without an internet connection, using a deck of 24, 36, or 52 cards.

"Durak" ("Fool") comes in two main variants: "Fool Flip" (Durak Podkidnoy) and "Fool Transferable" (Durak Perevodnoy). While the rules share some similarities, each variant has its unique nuances.

The primary goal of the game is to get rid of your cards as quickly as possible. The first player to do so wins, while the last player remaining is dubbed the "fool" (durak).

Flip Fool (Durak Podkidnoy) is the classic version of the game. In this mode, if the attacker cannot throw a card to the defending player, the next player to the defender's left takes over. They can only throw one card at a time. Once it is beaten, the right to throw returns to the original attacker. If the player to the left of the defender has no cards to throw, the opportunity passes clockwise. This means all players can throw cards, but in turn, earning it the name "Flip Fool" (Durak Podkidnoy) or "Durak Classic".

Transferable Fool (Durak Perevodnoy) adds complexity and excitement by allowing the defending player, starting from the second move, to "transfer" a thrown card by placing a card of the same rank but a different suit on the table. This shifts the defense to the next player clockwise, who can also transfer the card, and so on. This is why it's called "Transferable Fool" (Durak Perevodnoy).

Features of the Game Implementation:

• Offline Play: Enjoy the game without an internet connection.
• Aesthetic Appeal: Beautiful, pleasant graphics with a variety of "tables", "cards", and "shirts", including "satin cards".
• Card Sorting Options: Multiple ways to sort your cards for better gameplay.
• Card Illumination: Highlighting of your cards, which can be turned off if preferred.
• Deck Sizes: Choose between 24, 36, or 52 card decks.
• Classic Rules: Includes both "Flip" (Podkidnoy) and "Transfer" (Perevodnoy) variants of Durak.
• Basic Mode: A simplified mode where you play only against your neighbor to the left, with no other attackers.
• First Hand Limit: No more than 5 cards can be thrown on the first hand.
• Transfer Rules: In "Transferable Fool", you cannot transfer the first hand. If you have a trump card of the same rank as the one dealt and wish to cover rather than transfer, drag your card over the one you want to cover.

Strategy and Skill

Playing "Durak" requires strategic thinking and the ability to analyze situations. You must decide when to play a card and when to hold it for a better opportunity. Observing other players' actions helps you guess their remaining cards, adding a layer of skill and anticipation to the game.

"Durak" is a beloved card game that offers a fun and engaging way to spend time. Don't miss the chance to test your skills and enjoy the excitement it brings! Play "Durak" for free, offline, and hone your skills to outsmart your opponents.

What's New in the Latest Version 1.2.7

Last updated on Jun 25, 2024

• Minor bug fixes