Calabresella

Calabresella, also known as Terziglio, is an Italian game that is designed for three players. It belongs to the Games category and within the Card subcategory. Developed by MUltimediaSTOre, the latest version of this program is 3.2. For those interested in classic card games, this release is a must-try. The installer file, named calabresella.exe, has a very manageable file size of just 1.5 MB, making it quick to download and easy to store on any device.

In Calabresella, a 40-card pack is used, usually featuring the Italian suits: swords, batons, cups, and coins. The game revolves around point-trick mechanics with bidding, which demands a fair amount of skill. The cards are ranked as follows: 3 (highest), 2, Ace, King (Re), Knight (Cavallo), Jack (Fante), 7, 6, 5, and 4 (lowest). Each card has its own point value, with the Ace being worth 1 point, and cards like 3, 2, King, Knight, and Jack each worth 1/3 point. Additionally, winning the last trick also grants you 1 point.

The game's strategy roots from the counter-clockwise rotation of dealing and card play. The dealer distributes twelve cards to each player, with the remaining four cards set face-down at the center to form the Monte. Each player gets one chance to bid, starting with the player to the dealer's right. The highest bidder takes on the role of playing alone against the other two players, striving to secure the majority of points from their tricks. More

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