Detective Dan

Instructions for Playing

1. Setup: Shuffle the deck of cards and deal 5 cards to each player. Place the remaining deck face down in the center as the draw pile.

2. Objective: Be the first player to collect 10 points by creating sets and runs with the cards in your hand.

3. Gameplay:
- Players take turns in a clockwise direction.
- On your turn, draw a card from either the draw pile or the discard pile.
- After drawing, you may attempt to create sets (three or more cards of the same rank) or runs (three or more consecutive cards of the same suit).
- If you can create a set or run, place it face-up in front of you.
- Discard one card from your hand to the discard pile to end your turn.

4. Scoring: Each set or run you create earns you points:
- Set of three cards: 3 points
- Set of four cards: 4 points
- Run of three cards: 3 points
- Run of four cards: 4 points

5. Winning: The game ends when a player reaches 10 points. The player with the highest points at that time is the winner.

FAQs

1. How many players can play the game?
- The game is designed for 2-6 players.

2. What happens if the draw pile runs out?
- Shuffle the discard pile to create a new draw pile.

3. Can I draw and immediately discard the same card?
- No, you must draw a card and then discard a different card from your hand.

4. Are aces high or low?
- Aces can be either high or low, but not both in the same run.

5. Can I add to another player's set or run?
- No, you can only create and add to your own sets and runs.

6. What if two players reach 10 points in the same round?
- The player with the higher total score wins. If there's still a tie, the game continues until one player surpasses the other.

7. Can I look at the discard pile?
- Yes, but only the top card of the discard pile is visible and available for drawing.

8. What if I can't create any sets or runs during my turn?
- You must still draw a card and discard one, even if you can't create a set or run.