Whot! is a fun and easy, multiplayer card game.
Feel the excitement that goes with receiving or giving a "Hold on", "Pick 2", "Suspension", "General Market", "Last card", "I need ...", "Check up".
Spice up you meetups, calls or daily activities with a game of Whot.
Invite up to 10 friends or family members to join your game or join a public match to play with people online.
The goal of the game is to be the first to play all cards in your deck.
Each player plays in turn by matching the card on top of the open deck either by shape or number.
When a player wins or the time runs out, all cards are summed and ranked.
Players with lower total sums rank better. Each card add the number shown on the card, Cards with the Star shape add twice their value to the sum. The Whot special card adds 20 points to the total sum.
Special cards (culled from wikipedia page);
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In the game of Whot!, certain card numbers have special features, these are:
1, Hold On
every player other than the one who played the card loses a turn and the card player plays again
2, Pick Two
the next player draws two cards from the deck as well as loses their turn
8, Suspension
when played, the next player loses their turn
14, General Market
every other player draws a card from the deck and loses a turn
20, WHOT!
the one who plays the card can ask for any shape regardless of the card played before it. In most parts of Nigeria, the card player begins with, "I need..." after which some players (usually the one next in turn) or all the players ask, "What?" then they reply with their desired shape.
This is the official Whot card game by PlayWhot.com,
It recreates the official Whot game based on rules from Wikipedia - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whot!.
Playing Whot, a classic card game, offers several benefits, including:
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Mental stimulation: Whot is a game that requires strategy and critical thinking, making it a great way to challenge your mind and improve cognitive skills.
Social interaction: Whot is often played with friends or family, making it an excellent way to connect with others and build relationships.
Fun and entertainment: Whot is an enjoyable and entertaining game that can be played for hours. The games fast-paced and competitive nature makes it a great way to relieve stress and have fun.
Hand-eye coordination: Whot requires quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination, making it a great way to improve fine motor skills.
Cultural heritage: Whot has been played for generations and is a part of many cultural heritage. Playing Whot helps to preserve cultural traditions and pass them down to future generations.