Master the Exciting World of Pidro: A Guide to the Classic Card Game
Welcome to the thrilling world of Pidro, a card game that combines strategy, teamwork, and a touch of luck! In this post, we'll walk you through the basics of the game and share tips to help you become a Pidro master.
Game Overview: Pidro is a team-based card game for four players, with two players in each team. The game consists of two main phases: bidding and playing. The highest bidder chooses the suit to play, and the team either succeeds in taking the minimum bid points or faces a penalty.
Game Structure:
Each player receives nine cards, dealt three at a time.
The bidding phase begins with the player to the left of the dealer and continues clockwise.
After bidding, the highest bidder selects the suit to play, discarding all other cards.
Players receive new cards to bring their hand to six cards.
The highest bidder starts the game, and only the chosen suit is played.
Scoring: The team that achieves or exceeds the bid points earns those points, while the losing team faces a penalty equal to the bid. The defending team keeps all the points they earned. The game continues until one team reaches 62 points. In case of a tie, the team with the highest bid wins.
Card Ranking and Point Distribution: Pidro uses a standard 52-card deck without jokers. However, each suit has 14 cards, with the 5 (called a "Pidro") counted in both suits of the same color. The ranking of the cards in the suit is: A, K, Q, J, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, Right 5, Wrong 5, 4, 3, 2. There are 14 points in a suit, distributed as follows:
A, J, 10, 2: 1 point each
5: 5 points each
Bidding Strategy: Bidding ranges from 6 to 14 points, with the dealer having to play a bid of 6 if everyone passes. Focus on the number of points you can take with your hand, considering your partner's potential cards as well.
Tips for Playing:
Offense: Play aggressively with strong cards and work with your partner to block the opponents from getting high-value cards.
Defense: Seize the opportunity to play high cards or Pidros early to maximize their value.
Winning the Game: The first team to reach 62 points wins the game. If both teams reach 62 or more points simultaneously, the team that had the highest bid in the last round wins.
Now that you have a solid understanding of Pidro, gather your friends and put your newfound skills to the test! The more you play, the better you'll become at strategizing, bidding, and playing your way to victory.
Exciting news for mobile gamers - Pidro is available on both iOS and Android, and it's free to play! With multiplayer functionality, you can challenge your friends or connect with new players from around the world. Download the game today and start honing your Pidro skills!
For iOS users, download Pidro from the App Store here.
For Android users, download Pidro from the Google Play Store here.
Happy gaming!
