The game of Conference is a ‘dead’
game now but worth reviving, if only for learning and for those whose
style of game play is hopelessly informal (yes you, Bindi,
Rebecca, and Jossie).
Four play in fixed partnerships and, unusually for
such games, they sit next to each other. The goal is simply to win
the most card points. The Conference rule allows partners to discuss
their hands and strategy.
The game of League is original and does
away with this rule but implements a novel order of play from a
Hungarian game, that makes for some interesting strategy.
There are two other original – and entirely
optional – rules sets introduced: Allegiances and
Gallowglass.
