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Classic Games · Trick-Taking
Bridge

The pinnacle of partnership card games — bidding, declarer play, and defense at its deepest.

Players
4 (2 partnerships)
Time
60–90 min
Deck
Standard 52-card deck
Classic Games · Trick-Taking
Euchre

The classic Midwest trick-taking game with the Right and Left Bower. First to 10 points wins.

Players
4 (2 partnerships)
Time
20–30 min
Deck
24-card deck (9s–Aces)
Classic Games · Trick-Taking
Pinochle

A trick-taking and melding game using a 48-card double deck. Score points for tricks AND combinations held in…

Players
2–4 (best 4 in partnerships)
Time
45–60 min
Deck
48-card Pinochle deck
Classic Games · Trick-Taking
Whist

The dignified ancestor of Bridge — pure trick-taking, no bidding, four players.

Players
4 (2 partnerships)
Time
30–45 min
Deck
Standard 52-card deck
Classic Games · Trick-Taking
Oh Hell

Bid the EXACT number of tricks you'll win — not one more, not one less. Getting it exactly…

Players
3–7
Time
30–60 min
Deck
Standard 52-card deck
Classic Games · Trick-Taking
Nap (Napoleon)

Bid the tricks you'll win; highest bidder names trump. Bid all five (Nap) for the biggest reward —…

Players
2–8 (best 4–5)
Time
20–30 min
Deck
Standard 52-card deck
Classic Games · Trick-Taking
Auction Pitch

Also called Setback. The opening lead sets trump, and the bidder must win at least as many of…

Players
2–7
Time
30–45 min
Deck
Standard 52-card deck
Classic Games · Trick-Taking
Five Hundred

Australia's national card game — a bidding game with nullo (win zero tricks) contracts and a 10-card kitty.

Players
3–4
Time
45–60 min
Deck
33-card deck (3-player) or standard 52 (4-player)
Classic Games · Trick-Taking
Skat

Germany's national card game. Three players compete with shifting alliances in a complex bidding and trick-taking battle.

Players
3
Time
30–45 min per round
Deck
32-card deck (7s–Aces)
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