Game board Skyjo (Nordic+EN)

In this engaging card game, each player holds a set of 12 cards, arranged in a 3x4 grid with two cards face up and the rest hidden from view. On your turn, you have the choice to either draw the top card from the discard pile or the draw pile, adding a layer of strategic decision-making to the gameplay. Additionally, you can swap any card, whether it's face up or hidden, from your own grid, enhancing your ability to manipulate your hand and optimize your scoring potential.

The objective of each round is to be the first to reveal all your cards face up, signaling the end of the round. At this point, players tally up the numbers on their cards to determine their score. However, there's a twist: in even-numbered rounds, all cards are revealed, allowing for a comprehensive assessment of each player's hand. The game continues until one player accumulates 100 or more points, with the player boasting the lowest score emerging as the victor.

One unique rule adds an extra layer of strategy: when a column of three cards shares the same value, those cards are immediately discarded from play and no longer contribute to scoring. With cards ranging from -2 to 12, players must carefully manage their hand and adapt their strategies to navigate the shifting landscape of the game, ensuring a dynamic and captivating experience with each playthrough.