Vinak

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Description

Vinak is an old Mexican word for the 20 day calendar cycle used in the Toltec culture. The 43 cards used in this game are: - 24 moon calendar cards (6 cards in 4 colours) - 18 sun calendar cards (numbered from 1-18) - 1 Vajeb card representing the "serenity of the year" The game is a trick taking game for 3-4 players. According to the introduction of the rules, it combines elements of Bridge, Tarot and Pinochle. Each game is started with a bidding round, where the player with the highest bid takes the lead. He must reach 31 of the possible 62 points to win. The 62 points are gathered from single card values as well as from points for whole tricks.