The object of Whist is to acquire tricks in excess of 6, each 1 of which scores 1 point. In this basic form the game usually goes to 5, though 7 and 9 point variations were also common. The trumps in standard Whist were determined by facing the last card to be dealt. In addition, like most card games, there are a large variety of variants.

This is a trick-taking playing card game played using 22 cards. The game is similar in mechanism to Oh Hell, but simpler to grasp because there is no suit.

Apr 28, 2015 · Whist is an old game that was once much more popular than it is now. However, in the opinion of many, despite its many virtues, Whist suffered from one particularly glaring deficiency. Since there are a number of card games which are essentially Whist with some form of bidding added to fix this problem, it is obvious that the criticism is ...

Sep 2, 2012 · This is a version of the game that I have recently been taught. Each player plays as an individual, not pairs. Any number can play. Seven cards are dealt in the first round, then six, then five, down to one, then from one back up to seven again. The trump

Jan 29, 2009 · 'Minnesota Whist' or 'Norweigan Whist' is the way I usually played Whist, This starts with a bidding round which decides if the game should be played 'high' or 'low'. Each player decides if they want to play 'high' or 'low' and nid either using a card where black indicates 'high' and red 'low' (Norwegian reverses this so black is 'low' and red ...

The game is a quick to learn, easy to arrange, and fast-playing introduction to trick-taking games and serves as a good first step to learning to play Whist or Bridge for players unfamiliar with trick-taking.

Mar 3, 2019 · BGG user bwridge said at "Review: German Whist": "A few BGG description: "[…] The game is a quick to learn, easy to arrange, and fast-playing introduction to trick-taking games and serves as a good first step to learning to play Whist …

This game, similar to Whist, is mostly played in Minnesota and South Dakota and was brought there by settlers from Norway. It is extremely similar to a Scandinavian game, often listed in English language card game books under the name Norwegian Whist. There are four players in two fixed partnerships. Using a standard 52 card pack and no trumps.

WICKED WHIST is a board game which adds another dimension to the classic card game - Whist. The object of the game is to graduate from one corner of the playing board to the eye at the center. This is achieved by playing Whist and, after each hand, moving clockwise around the board - one square for each trick made. The first player to reach the center (having made …

This is a cardgame, originally developed as a solitaire trick-taking game. It is derived from Spades and Whist. Rules for cooperative play: Go around, and everyone makes their bids. The object is for the group to collectively (every person in their group) to meet their bids.