Filkod

Filkod is a type of card game originating from China, played with a standard deck of 54 cards. The game is also known as yāozǐ pái in Sichuan Province, where it is believed to have originated. Filkod is a popular pastime in Sichuan and Chongqing, particularly among locals and in rural areas.

Gameplay involves two players or pairs. The objective is to be the first player to get rid of all their cards. Cards are ranked according to their number values, with numbers 1 to 9 and 10 (tens) being the highest. Cards with numbers 1 to 9 have different colors: apples, needles, coins, and other objects, which are specific to each suit.

Players must play cards in a specific sequence, starting from the 9, then the 8, down to the 1. Cards can be played if they match the ranking of the previous card on the discard pile. Special cards, including a 'tiles' card where a six-colored pattern must be completed, also have a place in the game. If a player does not have a playable card, they must draw one from the deck.

Points are scored at the end of the game. Cards can be counted in either their original number value or according to their associated point value. The game is considered over when a player has no cards left and is titled the winner.