Title:
Rook (No. 706)
Description:
The 1978 edition of the Parker Brothers ROOK card game is a trick-taking strategy game designed for 2 to 6 players.
Key Playtime Details (1978 Edition & Standard Rules):
Game Length: Generally 45 minutes to over an hour.
Round Length: Approximately 10 to 60 minutes per round.
Winning Condition: The first team to reach 300 or 150 points (depending on the specific 1978 variation/rulebook used).
Recommended Age: 8+ to Adult.
Key Gameplay Elements:
Deck: The 1978 version typically uses a 41-card deck (1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s are removed from the standard 56-card deck).
The ”Nest”: A 5-card ”nest” (kitty) is set aside for the high bidder.
Objective: Players bid for the right to name the trump suit and try to capture cards with point values (5s=5, 10s/14s=10, Rook Bird=20).
The Rook Card: The Rook Bird card acts as the highest trump card.
Players: The game is best played with 4 players in teams of two, but rules for 2, 3, 5, or 6 players exist.
Key Playtime Details (1978 Edition & Standard Rules):
Game Length: Generally 45 minutes to over an hour.
Round Length: Approximately 10 to 60 minutes per round.
Winning Condition: The first team to reach 300 or 150 points (depending on the specific 1978 variation/rulebook used).
Recommended Age: 8+ to Adult.
Key Gameplay Elements:
Deck: The 1978 version typically uses a 41-card deck (1s, 2s, 3s, and 4s are removed from the standard 56-card deck).
The ”Nest”: A 5-card ”nest” (kitty) is set aside for the high bidder.
Objective: Players bid for the right to name the trump suit and try to capture cards with point values (5s=5, 10s/14s=10, Rook Bird=20).
The Rook Card: The Rook Bird card acts as the highest trump card.
Players: The game is best played with 4 players in teams of two, but rules for 2, 3, 5, or 6 players exist.
Max Number of Players:
1-6
Category:
Strategy
Card Game
Collectible
Number
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Publisher:
Parker Brothers Div of General Mills Fun Group Inc
Playing Time:
45
Year Published:
1978
Suggested Ages:
6+
Game Mode:
Player vs Player
Date Added:
2024-01-12 15:33:48
Automatic Estimated Value:
~$5.44
Automatic Estimated Date:
2026-01-27
Date Added:
2024-01-12 15:33:48
