Play Whot

A recreation of the official Whot!™ game (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Whot!).

Whot!™ is a multiplayer card game originally invented in 1935 by William Henry Storey as a friend and family indoor game. Over the years, It has been adapted and popularized within Nigeria and popularly referred to as Nigeria's national card game.
Whot is a game for everyone. It is considered as a great way to connect, spend and enjoy time with family and friends.

In this recreation of Whot!™, up to 10 players can join and play a game from either web (https://www.playwhot.com) or android or iOS platform.

How to Play
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The goal of the game is to be the first to play all cards in your deck.
Each player plays in turn by matching the top open card by shape or number.

When a player wins or the time runs out, all cards are summed and ranked.
Players with lower total sums rank better. Each card adds the number shown on the card. However, cards with the Star shape add twice their value to the sum. The "Whot!™" card adds 20 points to the total sum.

Special cards (culled from wikipedia page);
In the game of Whot!™, certain card numbers have special features, these are:

1, Hold On - every player other than the one who played the card loses a turn and the card player plays again

2, Pick Two - the next player draws two cards from the deck as well as loses their turn

8, Suspension - when played, the next player loses their turn

14, General Market - every other player draws a card from the deck and loses a turn

20, Whot!™ - the one who plays the card can ask for any shape regardless of the card played before it. In most parts of Nigeria, the card player begins with, "I need..." after which some players (usually the one next in turn) or all the players ask, "What?" then they reply with their desired shape

Available on web (https://playwhot.com) android, and iOS.


Playing Whot, a classic card game, offers several benefits, including:
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Mental stimulation: Whot is a game that requires strategy and critical thinking, making it a great way to challenge your mind and improve cognitive skills.

Social interaction: Whot is often played with friends or family, making it an excellent way to connect with others and build relationships.

Fun and entertainment: Whot is an enjoyable and entertaining game that can be played for hours. The game's fast-paced and competitive nature makes it a great way to relieve stress and have fun.

Hand-eye coordination: Whot requires quick reflexes and hand-eye coordination, making it a great way to improve fine motor skills.

Cultural heritage: Whot has been played for generations and is a part of many cultural heritage. Playing Whot helps to preserve cultural traditions and pass them down to future generations.