Pokerl

Pokerl is a card game that blends elements of poker and rummy. The objective of Pokerl is to be the first player to form a predetermined number of valid poker hands using a shared draw and discard pile. Players are dealt a starting hand, and then take turns drawing a card from either the draw pile or the discard pile. After drawing, a player may discard one card from their hand to the discard pile. The core gameplay revolves around arranging and melding cards into specific poker combinations such as pairs, three-of-a-kind, straights, flushes, and full houses.

The specific rules for valid melds and the target number of melds can vary depending on the version of Pokerl being played, but generally, the goal is to create a set number of distinct poker hands. Players can also "lay off" cards onto existing melds, either their own or their opponents', if those cards extend or complete a valid hand. This adds a strategic layer of both building your own hands and potentially disrupting opponents.

The game typically ends when a player successfully melds all their cards into valid poker hands according to the agreed-upon rules and has no cards remaining in their hand. Scoring can be based on the number of melds completed, the value of cards in melded hands, or penalties for unmelded cards. Pokerl is often played by two to six players and can be enjoyed as a casual game with simple modifications to accommodate different skill levels.