Experimental Game Design

Quick Complex Chip Duel

by | Oct 25, 2024 | Artwork #2: Appropriate

Game Components

Quick Complex Chip Duel

The game was converted from Texas Hold ’em Poker, changing the game from the idea of Texas Hold ’em Poker to a points system. Inject more strategy and flexibility into the game, so that the game can not only retain the mental game and strategic thinking of Texas Hold ’em. It also increases the depth of direct interaction and decision-making between players, making the game more compact and varied to suit different types of players.

  • Chips: Six colors of chips: blue, red, black, white, yellow, and purple.
  • Playing Cards: Two decks of playing cards shuffled into one pile.

 

 

 

Chip Allocation

Each player receives the following number of chips:

  • Blue Chips: 2
  • Red Chips: 2
  • Black Chips: 2
  • White Chips: 1
  • Yellow Chips: 1
  • Purple Chips: 1

Game Setup

  1. Chip Allocation: Each player receives chips according to the above quantities.
  2. Card Preparation: Shuffle two decks of playing cards into one pile and place it in the center of the table.

Game Rules

Turn Sequence

  1. Draw Cards:
    • At the start of their turn, each player draws two cards from the pile.
    • Players can only hold a maximum of three cards in their hand. If a player draws more than three cards, they must immediately discard the excess cards.
  2. Use Chips:
    • Based on the drawn cards, players can choose to use chips. Each color of chip has a different effect:
      • Blue Chip: Gain 1 point.
      • Red Chip: Gain 2 points.
      • Black Chip: Reduce opponent’s score by 1 point.
      • White Chip: Protect yourself, negating one attack, steal, or extra draw from the opponent.
      • Yellow Chip: Draw two additional cards.
      • Purple Chip: Steal one card and one chip from the opponent’s hand/pool.
  3. Card Effects:
    • Hearts and Diamonds (Red Cards): Allow the use of red and yellow chips.
    • Spades and Clubs (Black Cards): Allow the use of black and blue chips.
    • Face Cards (J, Q, K): Allow the use of white and purple chips. Additionally, when playing a J, Q, or K, the player may also draw one additional chip from the chip pool.
    • Ace (A): Allows the player to choose any one chip effect to use, providing flexibility in strategy.
    • Joker: Allows the player to copy the last chip effect used by the opponent, adding an element of surprise and adaptability.
  4. Chip Replenishment Mechanism:
    • When a player uses an Ace or Joker card, they can replenish one used chip from the chip pool.
  5. Steal Mechanism (Purple Chip):
    • When using a purple chip, a player can randomly steal one card and one chip from the opponent. The opponent can choose to use a white chip to defend against the steal.
  6. Discard:
    • Used cards are placed in the discard pile.
  7. End of Turn:
    • The player ends their turn, and it is the opponent’s turn.

Special Rules

  • Defense Mechanism: Use a white chip to negate one attack, steal, or extra draw from the opponent.
  • Quick Mechanism: Each turn involves drawing two cards, increasing strategic choices.

Victory Conditions

  • The first player to reach or exceed 10 points wins.
  • If the card pile is exhausted and no player has reached the target score, the player with the higher score wins.