Kadi Glossary

Master the terminology and become fluent in the language of Kadi.

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Card Types

Game Elements

Game Rules

Game Mechanics

Answer Cards

Card Types

Cards that can be played in response to Question Cards. Include 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, and Ace cards.

Example:Playing a 7♥ after a Q♥

Draw Pile

Game Elements

The face-down stack of cards that players draw from when they cannot play or need more cards.

Example:Draw when you can't match the current card

Jump Card

Card Types

Jack (J) cards that skip the next player's turn. Can be countered by another Jump Card.

Example:Playing J♠ to skip the next player

Kickback Card

Card Types

King (K) cards that reverse the game direction. Can be countered by another Kickback Card.

Example:Playing K♦ to reverse direction

Niko Kadi

Game Rules

Phrase that must be announced in the round before attempting to win. Failure to do so prevents winning.

Example:Say 'Niko Kadi' when you plan to win next round

Penalty Cards

Card Types

2, 3, and Joker cards that force the next player to draw cards unless countered.

Example:Playing a 2 makes next player draw 2 cards

Question Cards

Card Types

Queen (Q) and Eight (8) cards that can form sequences. Must be played with matching Answer Cards.

Example:Q♣ → 8♣ sequence

Question Sequence

Game Mechanics

A series of connected Question Cards following specific suit-matching rules.

Example:QS → QH → 8H → 8S

Same Suit Connection

Game Rules

Rule requiring Queens and Eights to match suits when played in sequence.

Example:Q♥ must connect to 8♥, not 8♦

Winning Move

Game Rules

Playing all remaining cards in a single turn after announcing 'Niko Kadi' in previous round.

Example:Playing final Answer Cards in one turn

Quick Reference Guide

Key Terms to Remember

Niko Kadi
Question Sequence
Same Suit Connection

Common Rules

Announce before winning
Match suits in sequences
Counter with matching cards

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