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Dotter - a card game

 Over the years I've attempted game design many times. My approach has always been less than scientific, and sadly unrigorous in the play testing department (my friends' unwillingness to ever try was probably the main culprit, though I was never very insistent). Nevertheless, I've still come up with a couple that I think have some real potential. This one is very promising and I'd love it if someone out there tried it out. Contact me at yitzhar@veredfamily.net to give me any feedback! Dotter Background info Equipment needed: Standard 54 card deck (with jokers). Cribbage board is helpful but not essential. Player count: 2-? (Untested with more than 2 so far). Play time: 20-40 minutes (Estimation, the few games played fell in this range). Rules Goal: Get to 121 points 6 times first. Hand: Varying amount of cards, as will be described below. Cards are placed face down in rows of three in front of each player. Players begin with no cards in hand. The play: Plays are taken i