Boerenbridge, also known as Chinese Pooping, is a popular card game enjoyed by many in Flanders. The game revolves around predicting and achieving a certain number of "strokes" or tricks in each round. Let's delve into the specifics of how to keep track of points and understand the gameplay mechanics.

Objective and Gameplay

The main goal is to accurately predict how many strokes you will win in each round. The game progresses through rounds, with each player being dealt an increasing number of cards until the maximum number of cards per player is reached, then decreasing back to one card per player.

• Dealing Cards: The number of cards dealt to each player increases from one card in the first round, two in the second, and so on, until the maximum number of cards possible for the number of players is reached. For example, with five players, the maximum is 10 cards per player. After reaching this peak, the number of cards dealt decreases back to one card per player in the final round.

• Bidding: Players, starting from the left of the dealer, bid on how many strokes they expect to win. The highest bidder sets the trump suit for the round.

• Bidding Restriction: The dealer, who bids last, cannot bid a number that would make the total sum of strokes equal to the number of cards dealt in that round. For instance, if four players are dealt seven cards each, and the bids are 0, 3, and 2, the dealer cannot bid 2 because 0 + 3 + 2 + 2 would equal 7.

Scoring and Points

To keep track of points in Chinese Pooping, follow these steps:

1. Predicting Strokes: Each player predicts the number of strokes they will win in the round.

2. Playing the Round: Players take turns playing cards, aiming to win the predicted number of strokes. The player who wins the trick leads the next one.

3. Scoring:

   • If a player accurately predicts the number of strokes they win, they score 10 points plus the number of strokes they won.
   • If a player overbids or underbids, they lose 10 points for each stroke they are off by. For example, if a player predicted 3 strokes but won 2, they lose 10 points (3 - 2 = 1 stroke off, so 1 x 10 = 10 points lost).

4. Tracking Points: Use a scorecard or a digital app to keep track of each player's points after each round. The game typically continues until all rounds are completed, from one card per player up to the maximum and back down to one card.

5. Winner Determination: The player with the highest total points at the end of the last round wins the game.

Latest Version Update

Version 1.6 (Updated on Oct 19, 2024):

• Minor bug fixes and improvements. Ensure you install or update to the latest version for the best experience.

By following these guidelines, you can effectively keep track of points and enjoy the strategic depth of Chinese Pooping.