Bargain Hunter

Get ready to hunt for treasures in Bargain Hunter, a card game that blends the thrill of collecting rare items with sharp trick-taking strategy. Imagine you're browsing through a bunch of flea markets and second-hand shops, searching for those valuable vintage electronics. Each round, you decide which type of 'bargain' you want to focus on, trying to gather as many of them as possible. The twist is that the cards you don't use for collecting go to the 'bad' pile, and each one costs you points! But don't worry, at the end of each round, you get a chance to rescue some of those cards and move them to your 'good' pile.

The game uses a special deck with cards numbered 1 through 9 in six suits, featuring two copies of each card. After receiving your initial hand, you pick a number to collect and reveal it. The remaining cards are used in a standard trick-taking game: follow suit if you can; if not, you can play a trump card. If two cards of the same suit and value appear, the player who played them decides if the second one is high or low. Winning a trick means sending the cards of your chosen number to your 'good' pile (positive points!), while the others go to the 'bad' pile (negative points!). It's a constant balancing act between taking risks in tricks and securing your collection. A quick game with a dash of luck, perfect for those who enjoy card games with a unique twist.