D OCUMENTATION FOR THE D ECKTET [February 17, 2010]

[p. 1] Contents & Instructions [p. 2] Biscuit [p. 3] Chicane [p. 4] Emu Ranchers [p. 5] Jacynth [p. 6] Quincunx
[p. 7] Varg Bid
This file contains the rules for over several games that you can play with the Decktet, along with a guide to card interpretation.
Most of the items are laid out as eight-page mini-books; with some cutting and folding, a single printed sheet turns into a pocket-sized
rulebook. If you want the same text formatted for on-screen reading, visit http://www.fecundity.com/decktet

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Ace and Crown of the same suit:

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2!9 minus points
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