karhenta

Karhenta is a Filipino card game played with a standard 52-card deck. It is a shedding-type game, meaning the objective is to be the first player to get rid of all their cards. The game typically involves four players, though variations exist.

The game begins with the dealer dealing each player a set number of cards, usually ten. The remaining cards form the draw pile. Players take turns playing cards from their hand. A player can play a card if it matches the rank or suit of the top card on the discard pile. If a player cannot play a card, they must draw a card from the draw pile. If the drawn card can be played, the player may play it immediately. Otherwise, their turn ends.

Special cards often have unique effects. For instance, a "7" might allow the player to change the suit, an "8" could force the next player to skip their turn, and a "Jack" might allow the player to play another card. The exact rules for special cards can vary between different groups of players. The first player to successfully play all their cards wins the round. Points are usually awarded based on the cards remaining in the opponents' hands, with higher-value cards often carrying more penalty points. The game continues for a predetermined number of rounds or until a player reaches a specific point total.