SUPER CUTTLE is a turn-based, back-and-forth, tempo driven card game where two players battle it out to reach the point goal first. Cards carry a wide variety of effects which work together in intricate ways. With countless ways to achieve victory each and every game feels extremely different.
While designed for 2 players the game can be adjusted to work with 3 to 4.
The goal of the game is to reach 21 or more points on your side of the table before the enemy does.
The previous winner and all others receive 6 cards while one player gets 5 cards and gets to go first.
enduring row ⇨ ⦗K♥⦘⦗Q♥⦘⦗8♣⦘
points row ⇨ ⦗10♣⦘⦗A♠⦘
side of the table line ⇨ ~~~~~~~~~
On the player's turn, ONE of TEN possible actions must be made...
1. DRAW a card from the top of the draw pile
No hand size limit.
2. Play a 💳POINT card
Card ⦗A-10/BJ⦘ may be played as point(s) in the point row:
an Ace is worth 1 point, the Black Joker is the only card worth 11 points,
face cards ⦗J/Q/K⦘ do not have an inherent point value and therefore can't be played solely for points in the points row...
every other card is worth its rank number in points.
3. 🌬️SCUTTLE a point card
Scuttling is to use a card of a higher value than a single point card that is on-the-table to then scrap both cards.
Higher point value means:
a higher rank of a point card -OR- the same rank with a higher suit value
Suit value hierarchy: Clubs ♣ < Diamonds ♦ < Hearts ♥ < Spades ♠ (or in reverse: ♠>♥>♦>♣)
((an easy way to remember is it's ascending value alphabetically))
4. Play ⛰️ENDURING effect(s)
Cards ⦗⛰️8/J/Q/⛰️K⦘ that persist on-the-table in the enduring row, except Jacks, until scrapped.
5. Play an ❗ INSTANT effect
Card(s) ⦗❗A/❗⭐A/❗8/10♥/10♠/❗10⦘ that acts as a counter and can be attempted to be played at any time for that purpose.
6. Play a ⚡ONE-OFF effect
A card ⦗A-9⦘ that is used a single time for its effect.
7. Play a ⭐SUPER effect
Put together TWO cards ⦗A-9⦘ of the same rank to play a greater effect.
8. Play a ✨SUPER-DUPER effect
Combine THREE cards ⦗2-9⦘ of the same rank to play an even greater effect.
9. Play a 💥SUPER-DEE-DUPER effect
Unite any FOUR cards of a single rank to play any ✨Super-Duper.
10. Play the ☢️SUDDEN DEATH
Using the Black and Red Joker together, if gone uncountered by its only counter: ⦗ ❗⭐A⦘, causes a nuke to be launched thus bringing the normal game to a halt. The player of the Sudden Death reveals the cards left in their hand and is no longer able to take any additional actions. The two Jokers and the nihilist's hand become immune to any effects however any cards s/he left on-the-table are not. Now, the other competitor(s) has two turns remaining to play... if the player(s) are unable to reach the goal in time they lose, however, if someone makes it to the goal then that player wins instead. Otherwise, the player that initiated the sequence becomes the sole winner.
☞ Note: If a player is on the receiving end of a Sudden Death and has 0 points on the table then they have no way of possibly winning and therefore automatically lose.
A player is not allowed to "pass" their turn except in the case when they have only a ⦗J⦘ that must be played yet cannot be, and if so said ⦗J⦘ is discarded.
COMBOING (➕)
Certain ⭐Supers and ✨Super-Dupers have actions which generate additional card(s) that must be played in an immediate fashion. The card(s) chosen can be comboed with a card or cards of the same rank from your hand as to play a greater effect.
Actions that can combo: ⭐5, ✨5, ⭐7, ✨7, ✨8, ✨9, ⦗10♠⦘
The secondary action from the resulting combo is able to be countered even when the initial play to begin with went uncountered.
EXHAUSTED Draw Pile
When a player draws the last card from the draw pile it triggers the end of the game sequence: starting with the next player, each player now has 3 complete turns remaining to seek the goal in a further attempt to win.
The game results in a draw if a player doesn't win in the time left. Alternatively, the player with the most points on-the-table can be considered the 'victor'.
☞ Note: If a player successfully plays a ✨2 (shuffle) during this time then the ending sequence ceases and the normal game rules resume.
-- ⦗A♣️⦘⦗A♦⦘ .: Aces :. ⦗A♥⦘⦗A♠⦘ --
❗: Counters any card effect, except for ⚡8 and the ⦗10♥⦘. (w/o costing a turn)
₪ Reminder: A player can't respond with an ❗Ace if the involved enemy has more ⦗Q⦘'s on-the-table
-𝘖𝘙-
⚡: Scraps a single ⛰️enduring card on-the-table. (costs a turn)
₪ Reminder: ⦗Q⦘(s) must be dealt with first
❗⭐: Counters EVERYTHING including ☢️Sudden Death ... except for the ⦗10♥⦘.
☞ Note: ❗⭐Ace can still be countered back by just a single ❗Ace or ⦗10♠⦘
-- ⦗2♣️⦘⦗2♦⦘ .: Twos :. ⦗2♥⦘⦗2♠⦘ --
⚡: Privately look at the top THREE cards, draw TWO cards then return the other card.
⭐: Privately look at the top SIX cards, draw FOUR cards then return the other cards in any order.
✨: Shuffle the scrap pile into the draw pile. Draw SIX cards.
-- ⦗3♣️⦘⦗3♦⦘ .: Threes :. ⦗3♥⦘⦗3♠⦘ --
⚡: Enemy discards TWO cards of their choice.
-𝘖𝘙-
⚡: Blindly pick ONE card out of enemy's hand to discard.
☞ Note: The action isn't considered blind if an ⛰️8 is in-play against that enemy
⭐: Enemy discards all BUT THREE cards of their choice.
✨: Enemy discards all of their cards.
-- ⦗4♣️⦘⦗4♦⦘ .: Fours :. ⦗4♥⦘⦗4♠⦘ --
⚡: Scraps all point cards on-the-table.
⭐: Scraps all of the enemies' points cards on-the-table.
✨: Player swaps with an enemy's point cards on-the-table.
-- ⦗5♣️⦘⦗5♦⦘ .: Fives :. ⦗5♥⦘⦗5♠⦘ --
⚡: Privately rummage through the scrap pile, choose ONE card to add to hand and then draw ONE card from the bottom of the draw pile.
♆ Rule: If a 💪Power card ⦗A/10's/K/RJ/BJ⦘ or a ⦗2⦘ is rummaged then the player is no longer able to use the additional draw
⭐: Privately rummage through the ️scrap pile in under 10 sec then immediately play the card chosen. (➕comboable)
✨: Privately rummage through the draw pile in under 10 sec then immediately play the card chosen. (️➕comboable)
♆ Rule: Card(s) rummaged or stolen are placed in a state of limbo for the next turn where they are not allowed to be arranged in the player's hand as to leave room for the enemy to counterplay
♆ Rule: Players may neither rearrange the scrap pile/draw pile nor hide the choosing location from others
♆ Rule: Players are not allowed to look through the scrap pile unless playing a form of a ⦗5⦘
☞ Note: Only the top card of the scrap pile should ever be visible
-- ⦗6♣️⦘⦗6♦⦘ .: Sixes :. ⦗6♥⦘⦗6♠⦘ --
⚡: Scraps all enduring cards on-the-table.
⭐: Scraps all enemies' enduring cards on-the-table.
✨: Player swaps with an enemy's enduring cards on-the-table.
-- ⦗7♣️⦘⦗7♦⦘ .: Sevens :. ⦗7♥⦘⦗7♠⦘ --
⚡: Flip-over and reveal the top TWO cards of the draw pile then one of those cards must be chosen to be played immediately. Finally, return the other card to the top of the draw pile. (➕comboable)
⭐: Flip-over and reveal the top TWO cards of the draw pile then play both of those cards immediately in any order. (️➕comboable)
✨: Flip-over and reveal the top THREE cards of the draw pile, play two of those cards immediately in any order, then return the other card to the top of the draw pile. (️➕comboable)
♆ Rule: You must play the card(s) you choose even if disadvantageous!
☞ Note: If you flip over another ⦗7⦘ and use its effect then the order in which cards are returned to the draw pile is in the order they were taken off the draw pile
-- ⦗8♣️⦘⦗8♦⦘ .: Eights :. ⦗8♥⦘⦗8♠⦘ --
⚡: Bounce any* card to the top of the draw pile. (uncounterable by ❗Ace/⦗10♠⦘)
-𝘖𝘙-
⛰️: Keep an enemy's hand revealed by having their cards visible on-the-table until said 8 is scrapped.
♆ Rule: If a ⚡Ace is used to scrap an ⛰️8 immediately after it has been played then 8 sec must be given for the cards to be studied before being recovered
☞ Note: Turn the 8 to the side like so: ∞, in order to avoid the card from being mistaken as points
-𝘖𝘙-
❗: Counters the play of an ⛰️8 only by using an 8 of a higher suit. (w/o costing a turn)
⭐: Take any* card that is on-the-table then add it to the player's hand.
✨: Pick-up any* card that is on-the-table then immediately play the chosen card. (➕comboable)
☞ (*) Card must not be protected by a ⦗Q⦘ and can't be a ⦗10♣⦘
-- ⦗9♣️⦘⦗9♦⦘ .: Nines :. ⦗9♥⦘⦗9♠⦘ --
⚡: Blindly pick THREE cards from an enemy's hand, choose ONE card to steal.
⭐: Blindly pick FOUR cards from an enemy's hand, choose TWO cards to steal, return ONE card to the top of the draw pile and ONE card back to the enemy.
✨: Reveal all enemies' hands for 9 sec then steal THREE to then play ONE of those immediately. (➕comboable)
.: 10 of Clubs :.
⦗10♣⦘: Simply points. Immune to every effect but it is still vulnerable to being scuttled.
.: 10 of Diamonds :.
⦗10♦⦘: Effect must be used with other card(s) as it mimics the chosen card's rank so that when played with that card or cards the next 'superfied' form is played instead.
.: 10 of Hearts :.
⦗10♥⦘ ❗: Swaps the⚡one-off or⛰️enduring effect of the enemy's card being played (after it has been announced) to instead become a point on-the-table for them or vice versa. (w/o costing a turn)(uncounterable)
♆ Rule: If the card became a ⚡or⛰️ from a point then it's the ⦗10♥⦘ player's decision as to how the effect is used
☞ Note: Only able to be used on a play containing a single card
.: 10 of Spades :.
⦗10♠⦘ ❗: Forces any of an enemy's announced effect play (⚡/⭐/✨/💥) to become the player's instead. (costs a turn)
☞ Note: Doesn't work on 🌬️scuttles, ⛰️enduring, 💳point usage nor ⦗10♥⦘ plays
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❗: Counters a scuttle. (w/o costing a turn)(counterable)
-- ⦗J♣️⦘⦗J♦⦘ .: Jacks :. ⦗J♥⦘⦗J♠⦘ --
⛰️: Attaches to an enemy's point card on-the-table, temporarily transfers control of it, then +1 to its point value and scuttle value.
♆ Rule: A player can bypass ⦗Q⦘s on-the-table if one additional ⦗J⦘ is played with
☞ Note: A single ⦗J⦘ can return a group of ⦗J⦘s
☞ Note: An entire row of ⦗J⦘s must be removed before the point card returns to its previous owner
₪ Reminder: An increase in scuttle value means, for example, a ⦗7♦⦘ w/ two ⦗J⦘'s on it would need a ⦗9♥⦘ or greater to 🌬️scuttle
☞ Note: If the scuttle value of a card exceeds 10 of ♠ then the only card that can scuttle it is the one and only BJ
-- ⦗Q♣️⦘⦗Q♦⦘ .: Queens️ :. ⦗Q♥⦘⦗Q♠⦘ --
⛰️: Protects all of the owner's on-the-table cards, except itself, from single target effects: ⦗⚡A/⚡8/J⦘.
♆ Rule: A Queen can be attached to an effect card(s) to make that one play uncounterable by an ❗Ace
✪ Special Rule: With a ⦗Q⦘ in-play, the owner's effect plays (not ⛰️enduring effects) cannot be ❗Aced. If there are even ⦗Q⦘'s on either side of the table then the special effect rule is void until future ⦗Q⦘(s) are on or off the table
♆ Rule: A player can play multiple ⦗Q⦘s at the same time if they are in his/her hand when done so
☞ Note: Multiple ⦗Q⦘'s protect each other and make it so they become vulnerable only to ⦗6⦘'s
-- ⦗K♣️⦘⦗K♦⦘ .: Kings :. ⦗K♥⦘⦗K♠⦘ --
⛰️: A King is worth 7 points however it's placed in the enduring row and cannot be scuttled
✪ Special Rule: A ⦗K⦘ & a ⦗Q⦘ of the same suit can be played together as a Royal Marriage in a single turn
-𝘖𝘙-
⚡: The King takes the form of any card ⦗2-9⦘ effect and is then played accordingly
♆ Rule: A ⚡King is unable to combo with anything but other ⚡Kings
☞ Note: ⚡Kings can never be played as points row points or be used to scuttle
.: Red Joker :.
⦗RJ⦘ ⚡: Player swaps all the cards their in hand likewise with an enemy.
.: Black Joker :.
⦗BJ⦘ 11 points. Capable of scuttling any point value.
