Seca: A Card Game Overview
Seca, also known as Sikka, Sichka, Strelkoza, Trinka, Trynka, Drynka, Tri Lista, Dva Lista, and others, is a card game played with 2 to 10 players. The deck size varies depending on the number of players:
- 2-4 players: 20 cards (Tens through Aces).
- 5-10 players: 36 cards (Sixes through Aces).
A Joker is included, typically designated as a Six of any suit by agreement among players.
Card Values:
- Joker and Ace: 11 points
- King through Ten: 10 points
- Lower cards: Face value
The player with the highest point total at the end wins the pot.
Gameplay:
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Dealing: A dealer is chosen randomly. Players contribute an agreed-upon amount to the pot. Each player receives three cards. Players then decide whether to fold or continue.
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Scoring: Points are awarded for cards of the same suit ("flush"). For example, a Seven and a Jack of Clubs would yield 17 points. Otherwise, only the highest card's value counts. Three cards of the same rank ("three of a kind," or "trynka") always beat any flush (but not a higher three of a kind).
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Bidding: The player to the dealer's right makes the initial bet. Subsequent players can fold, call, or raise.
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Showdown: After the betting round, the first player decides to continue bidding or show their cards. The player with the highest point total wins the pot.
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Ties: If multiple players have the same score, they can either split the pot or start a new round called a "svara." In a "svara," the pot is increased by the original stake plus 1/N (where N is the previous pot size). Other players can also contribute and join.
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Bluffing: Bluffing is allowed. Players can raise even with a low score.
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"Dark" Bet: The player after the dealer can place an additional blind bet ("dark") of any size without looking at their cards. Subsequent players must bet double the "dark" bet to continue.
Version 4.0.2 Update (August 29, 2024)
This update addresses bug fixes.
