Reminds me of the rules for Fizzbin.
- The game can be played with a standard Earth deck of cards, despite the slightly differing deck on Beta Antares IV.
- How many players can take part is not specified, but four is apparently the usual number.
- Each player gets six cards, except for the player on the dealer's right, who gets seven.
- The second card is turned up, except on Tuesdays.
- Two jacks are a "half-fizzbin."
- If you have a half-fizzbin:
- ***** A third jack is a "sralk" and results in disqualification, however if the jack is dealt on progress towards a royal fizzbin, it is considered a very lucky hand;
- ***** One wants a king and a deuce, except at night, when one wants a queen and a four;
- ***** If a king had been dealt, the player would get another card, except when it is dark, in which case he would have to forfeit that card.
- The top hand is a "royal fizzbin," but the odds against getting one are said to be "astronomical." Spock admitted, "I've never computed them."