RIFKI (TURKISH KING)
RIFKI (TURKISH KING) OBJECT OF RIFKI: The object of Rıfkı, also known as Turkish King, is to have the best score at the end of the game. NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 4 players MATERIALS: A standard deck of 52 cards (or a Turkish deck of 52-cards), a way to keep score, and a flat surface. TYPE OF GAME: Compendium Card Game AUDIENCE: Teens and Adults OVERVIEW OF RIFKI Rıfkı, or Turkish King, is a compendium game for 4 players. The goal of the game is to have the best score of all players at the end of the game. This is done by winning or avoiding winning tricks throughout deals. There are a total of 20 deals in Turkish King, with each player declaring 5 times. SETUP The first declarer is chosen at random. The dealer will be the player to their left and the player who will cut the deck is to the declarer’s right. For each new deal, the declarer passes to the right. The dealer will shuffle the deck and have the cutter cut the deck. Then they will deal counterclock...