The objective is to capture cards with a point value and bring the total point value to 100. Spades cards have points equal to their capture value. For example- the King is worth 13 points and Ace is equal to 1 point.
In this article, we will go over the rules and gameplay of the Sweep card game. So without further delay, let’s get started.
How to Play a Sweep Card Game?
It is essential to familiarise yourself with the Seep card game rules and gameplay before you start playing the game. Here are the rules and gameplay of the game:
The Objective of the Game
The objective of Seep is to capture valuable cards in the game table. When a team takes a 100-point lead, the game is concluded. This is known as a bazzi. Players or teams can decide beforehand how many games or bazzis they want to play.
How to Capture Cards?
Play 1 card from and put up 1 or more cards with the same capture value from the same group. You can use your hand card to capture cards of equal value from the table.
Capture Points
Ace: 1
2 to 10: Face Value
Jack: 11
Queen: 12
King: 13
Players can also create piles also known as houses from the cards while capturing them. Houses can only be captured as a unit. Cards on the table that are not part of any house are termed loose cards.
Add the Points of the Captured Cards
Spade cards have the same points as their capture value.
Aces of other suits are worth 1 point.
Ten of Diamonds is worth 6 points.
The total point value of the deck is 100.
Players Can Choose the Following Moves
Build a House( a unit of cards)
Capture an existing House
Make a Pukka(cemented) House
Draw one or more cards from the Deck.
Toss a stray card
Choose a House
Basic Moves
Create or Add to a House: The played card is used to create a new house or added to an existing house.
Capturing Houses or Cards: If the played card matches the value of a House or a Card, those cards can be captured and added to the captured cards.
Tossing a Loose Card: If the played card is not added to a house or used to capture any card, it remains on the table as a loose card.
Houses
Pukka House(Cemented House): If you add another card with the same value to a house of value 9 to 12, you will create a Pukka house. You can add a Jack to a house of 11. The house cannot be broken down, even with a value of 12 and 13.
House(Uncemented House): Pile of cards equal to the capture value when added together.
Sweep Card Game Rules
All cards are dealt face-up
Every Spade card is worth its face value
Four face-down cards are dealt to each player in a counter-clockwise direction
If the first player has more than one card worth nine points or more, they can pick one. However, the cards must be re-dealt if the first player has no cards valued at 9 or more.
The first player can play any of their cards on the table
The objective is to try and create houses from the start
Uncemented houses can be picked by other players.
Houses can be elevated by adding smaller cards.
Final Words
Sweep is a niche card game that is played in the Northern parts of India and some South Asian countries. While the game is popular with people of all age groups, the complicated gameplay and rules make it not suitable for beginners. We have listed the Sweep Card game rules and gameplay to help you ace your next Seep game.
Nowadays, there are many online Sweep applications available on mobile platforms that enable players to enjoy the card game on the go. If you are a card game enthusiast, Sweep is a challenging card game for skilled players and offers competitive gameplay.
