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Blind Man’s Bluff is a fun and easy party card game that can be played with a large group. It is often called Indian or Indian Head because players hold cards against their foreheads without seeing them.
It’s popular among adults at parties but can be played by anyone. The game doesn’t require complex strategies, making it perfect for casual gatherings where everyone just wants to have fun and enjoy some light competition.
Setup: How to Get Started
Getting ready for Blind Man’s Bluff is quick and simple.
- Decide the dealer & seating order:
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- Shuffle the deck and draw one card per player.
- The player with the highest card becomes the dealer and picks their seat first.
- The lowest card holder chooses their seat last.
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- Deal the cards:
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- The dealer shuffles and deals one card to each player.
- Players must not look at their own card.
Once cards are dealt, the game is ready to begin.
How to Play Blind Man’s Bluff
The gameplay is simple yet exciting:
- Revealing the cards:
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- When the dealer signals, all players place their cards on their foreheads, face outwards.
- This way, everyone can see your card except you.
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- Bidding phase:
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- Starting with the player to the left of the dealer, each player makes a choice:
- In Bid: Stay in the round.
- Out Bid: Fold and sit out for that hand.
- Bidding continues clockwise until no new bids are made for a full round.
- Starting with the player to the left of the dealer, each player makes a choice:
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- Comparing the cards:
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- Once bidding ends, remaining players reveal their cards on the table.
- The highest card wins the hand.
Scoring System
The scoring in Blind Man’s Bluff keeps things competitive:
- Out Bid players: Lose 1 point.
- Players who stay but don’t win: Lose 3 points.
- Winner of the hand: Earns 5 points.
Ending the Game
The game continues for a set number of hands (decided before starting).
At the end, the player with the most points wins.
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