toe
pen
Plural
toepens
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a Dutch trick-taking card game typically played with a 32-card deck, where players try to win tricks and avoid taking certain penalty cards
Toepen is a card game that originated in the Netherlands and is popular in parts of Europe. It is typically played by two to six players using a 52-card deck. The goal of the game is to be the first to get rid of all one's cards. Players take turns playing cards in a central pile, with the cards needing to follow a specific order, either higher or lower than the previous card played. When a player is unable to play a valid card, they must take cards from the pile as a penalty. In the game, players can challenge each other by saying "toep" when they are close to winning, which means the next round will be decisive for them. This adds an element of strategy, as other players can block or prevent this challenge.
- Toepen is a fun card game that I enjoy playing with my friends on weekends.
- We played Toepen for hours last night and laughed the whole time.
- I always try to play Toepen with a group of people who know the rules well.
- After losing several rounds of Toepen, she finally won with a clever move.