Whist

Whist is an 18th-century trick-taking card game played in fixed partnerships with no bidding. Players aim to win more than six points, using trumps determined by the last card dealt. Variants include different trump rules and adaptations., Year Published: 1663
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Whist is a trick-taking card game from the 18th and 19th centuries, characterized by fixed partnerships and no bidding. Players aim to win tricks beyond six points, using standard rules with trumps established by the last card dealt. Various variants exist, including predetermined trump suits and luck-based bonuses for holding key cards, with some adaptations for bidding or two-player formats.
Short description:
Whist is an 18th-century trick-taking card game played in fixed partnerships with no bidding. Players aim to win more than six points, using trumps determined by the last card dealt. Variants include different trump rules and adaptations.
Year Published
:
1663
Minimum playercount
:
2
Maximum playercount
:
4
Minimum age
:
12
Playtime
:
60
Gametype
:
  • Abstract
Playtype
:
  • Competitive
Campaign?
:
  • No