Bai Cao (also known as "Bai Cao" or "Bài Cào") is a popular Vietnamese card game. It's a simple and fast-paced game that's often played during social gatherings. Here's a brief rundown of how to play:
### Objective:
The goal of Bai Cao is to have a hand with a total value closest to 9.
### Setup:
- The game uses a standard 52-card deck.
- Each player is dealt 3 cards.
### Card Values:
- Number cards (2-10) are worth their face value.
- Face cards (J, Q, K) and 10s are worth 0 points.
- Aces are worth 1 point.
### Gameplay:
1. **Dealing Cards:** Each player receives 3 cards.
2. **Calculating Points:** Players sum the values of their 3 cards. If the total is more than 10, only the last digit of the total is considered (e.g., a total of 15 is counted as 5 points).
3. **Comparing Hands:** Players reveal their hands and compare points. The player with the total closest to 9 wins.
### Additional Rules:
- If there's a tie, additional rules or tiebreakers may apply, such as comparing the highest single card in the hand.
- Some variations may include betting or additional rounds.
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