Ask HN: Can you implement classic card games without getting sued?
Hi, I have a question. Can you (re-)implement classic card games like "uno" change the look of the deck of cards and use the same rules and host this game online without getting copy right claimed etc?
What about other games like "Rummy"? Can you use the same images for the deck of cards like poker?
Does anyone know about if this is legal or not?
The idea would be to create an online platform where players can play against each other on a server both, mobile users and online users.
Thank you, Prince
Copyright Law Does Not Protect Structure and Game Play of Card Games
https://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/273935/Texas_court_affir...
Rules are protected by copyright. You definitely cannot copy Uno, but there are many games (like Texas hold'em poker) that are not anyone's property.
See also: Scrabulous, an early Facebook game that was sued for being too similar to Scrabble.