Royal Casino — the Classic Build & Capture Card Game

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Royal Casino is the classic Anglo-American fishing game where the picture cards come alive: jacks count 11, queens 12, kings 13, and aces count 1 or 14 — your choice. Capture table cards by matching rank or by sums, combine cards into builds that only a card of the build's value can take, take over your opponent's builds by raising them, and sweep the whole table for a bonus point.

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Royal Casino in a nutshell

Played with a standard 52-card deck by 2 players or 4 players in two partnerships. Every card has a capture value: ace 1 or 14 (your choice), jacks 11, queens 12, kings 13. On your turn play one card to capture equal-rank cards plus sets whose values sum to your card's value, or combine it with table cards into a build that must be captured as a unit by a card of the build's announced value. Builds you own must not be trailed — protect them, raise them, or take them. Aces and the 2 of spades and 10 of diamonds score at the end of each hand; sweeps score 1 each; most cards 3, most spades 1. First side to 21 points wins the match.

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are used in Royal Casino?

A standard 52-card deck — no jokers.

How many players play Royal Casino?

Two players heads-up, or four players in two partnerships sitting opposite each other.

What does an ace count as in Royal Casino?

An ace counts as 1 or 14 — the player chooses when playing it. It can capture other aces and, as 14, sets like K+A or 8+5+A.

What are the picture cards worth?

Jacks count 11, queens 12 and kings 13. In Royal Casino they capture, are captured and build just like number cards.

What is a build in Casino?

A build is a combination of the card you play with table cards, announced for a capture value you hold. It can only be captured whole by a card of that value.

Can you steal a build in Casino?

Yes — capture it with a card of its value, or take it over by adding a card that raises a single build's value to one you hold; you then own the build.

Can the owner of a build trail?

No. The owner of a build must capture or keep building, and may never leave themselves without a card that can capture their own build.

How much is a sweep worth?

A sweep — capturing every card on the table in one play — scores 1 bonus point.

What is the target score in Royal Casino?

The first side to reach 21 points or more across hands wins the match.

Can I play Royal Casino online for free?

Yes — you can play Royal Casino online free at royalcasino.yeeqia.com directly in your browser, no download or sign-up required.