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How are cards captured in the card game casino?
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In the card game Casino, players aim to capture cards from the table using cards from their hand. A capture is performed in one of three primary ways:
- Pairing: A player plays a card to take all table cards of the same rank. This is the only method for capturing face (court) cards.1
- Combining: A player plays a card to take two or more table cards that numerically sum to the value of the card played (e.g., a 10 can capture a 6, 3, and ace).1
- Building: A player adds a card from their hand to one or more cards on the table to form a specific value, which they then announce. This build can only be captured on a subsequent turn by a card of that same value. A player must hold the required capturing card to initiate a build.1
If a player cannot or chooses not to capture, they must "trail" by playing a card to the table. However, trailing is prohibited if a legal capture is available. Capturing all cards currently on the table is known as a sweep.1