
Dive into the exciting world of Svara (Svarka), a captivating card game that brings a unique twist to your gaming sessions. Played with a 32-card deck ranging from 7 to Ace, Svara accommodates a minimum of two players and offers an impressive 4,960 possible combinations. Whether you're a seasoned card player or a newbie looking for a thrilling challenge, Svara has something for everyone.
Rules of the Game
In Svara, players are dealt three cards in a clockwise direction. The key to victory lies in accumulating the highest points through strategic card combinations. Here’s how the points are calculated:
- Each card from 7 to 9 grants 7 to 9 points, respectively.
- Cards such as 10, J, Q, and K each give 10 points.
- Aces are valued at 11 points.
- Cards of the same suit are summed for their total points. For example, Q♦, K♦, and 10♠ together yield 20 points, while 10♠, 8♠, and K♥ give 18 points.
- Aces can be combined regardless of suit, with two Aces totaling 22 points and three Aces reaching 33 points.
- The 7♣, known as "Ceco Jonchev, Chechak, Chotora, Shpoka, or Yoncho," can be combined with any other card for an additional 11 points.
- A trio of 7s is the most powerful combination, scoring a whopping 34 points.
- Three of a kind are valued at three times the lead card's points. For instance, three 8s total 24 points, while three Queens score 30 points.
Examples of Combinations
- 7♥, 9♦, 9♣: 9 points (the lowest hand).
- 10♠, 10♦, 10♣: 30 points.
- 8♣, K♥, 9♦: 10 points.
- K♥, 9♥, Q♣: 19 points.
- Q♣, Q♥, 9♦: 10 points.
- A♠, A♦, 10♣: 22 points.
- 8♠, A♦, 7♣: 22 points.
- 10♦, 9♦, J♦: 29 points.
- Q♣, Q♥, Q♦: 30 points.
- 7♣, K♥, K♦: 31 points.
- 7♣, A♥, A♦: 33 points.
- Two 7s (any suits): 23 points.
Betting in Svara
Before the cards are dealt, each player places an initial bet known as the ante. Betting continues with players making strategic decisions:
- The player to the dealer's left can make a blind bet before seeing their cards.
- The next player has the option to double this blind bet.
- If a player opts out of the blind bet, no new blind bets can be made by subsequent players.
- After cards are dealt, players make their bets. If there's a blind bet, the following player must at least double it.
- To see other players' cards, the player who made the blind bet must match the current bet.
- If no one matches the blind bet, the last player to make a blind bet wins.
- The player with the highest points wins the game.
- If no bets are made, the dealer wins by default.
- In case of a tie, a new round called SVARA begins, including all bets from the previous game.
- Players can join a SVARA round by paying the SVARA join fee.
What's New in Version 11.0.141
The latest update, released on September 13, 2024, brings minor bug fixes and improvements. Make sure to install or update to the newest version to enjoy a smoother gameplay experience!