Monster Taking

Monster Taking is a « 1 vs 1 » Trick-Taking Game for 2 players.
Player’s aim to win by capturing cards from their opponent’s hands. 

The player who wins 2 out of 3 games wins.

Gameplay
Deal cards and determine the starting player (Lead).
Each player plays a card to determine suit strength for the game.
Players alternate playing cards in tricks (must follow).

Card movement based on trick results
Same suit: The losing player gives cards equal to the absolute dot difference to the winner.
Different suits: The losing player discards cards equal to the absolute dot difference face down.
Game continues until a player runs out of cards.

Winning
The player who still has cards in hand while the opponent runs out wins.
If both run out simultaneously, the player with more trick wins is the victor.
If tied, victory is shared.