Learn to Play Boon: Rules & Tips

Players 2-6 Players
Difficulty 3/10
Recommended Age 8+
Game Category Trick-taking
Playing the card game Boon
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Boon Game Overview

Get ready to experience the excitement of Boon, a fast-paced card game that's perfect for players of all skill levels. In this game, players take turns trying to win tricks by playing the highest card in the suit that's been led. The game is easy to learn, but challenging to master, making it a great choice for game night with friends and family.

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Objective of the Game

The object of Boon is to win as many tricks as possible by playing the highest card in the suit that's been led. The player with the most tricks at the end of the game is the winner.

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Materials Needed for Playing Boon

  • Standard deck of playing cards (52 cards)
  • Score pad and pencil (optional)

Cards Used

A standard deck of playing cards is used in Boon. No jokers are needed.

Other Supplies Needed

  • Score pad and pencil (optional)

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How To Play Boon

  1. Shuffle the deck and deal the cards evenly among the players.
  2. Players look at their cards and sort them by suit and rank.
  3. The player to the left of the dealer leads the first trick by playing a card from their hand.
  4. Each player in turn plays a card from their hand, following suit if possible.
  5. The player who plays the highest card in the suit that's been led wins the trick and leads the next one.
  6. If a player cannot follow suit, they may play any card from their hand.
  7. The game continues until all tricks have been played.
  8. The player with the most tricks at the end of the game is the winner.

Keeping Score

Players can keep score by writing down the number of tricks won by each player after each hand. The first player to reach a predetermined score (such as 100 points) is the winner.

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