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Types of Trick-Taking Games

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Types of Trick-Taking Games

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pi
quet
Noun

a two-player card game played with a specialized deck of 32 cards, where players compete in different rounds to win specific combinations of cards and score points based on the value of the cards captured

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bris
co
la
Noun

a traditional Italian trick-taking card game where players win tricks and capture high-value cards, with a changing trump suit

We played Briscola all afternoon and had so much fun.

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five hundred
Adjective

denoting a quantity consisting of 500 items or units

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bridge
bridge
Noun

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

They crossed the bridge to reach the other side of the river.

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Euchre
Euchre
Noun

a trick-taking card game that is typically played by four players in two partnerships with a deck of 24 or 32 cards, depending on the variation of the game

We decided to play Euchre after dinner to pass the time.

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be
zique
Noun

a 19th-century French card game for two players, played with a deck of 64 cards consisting of two standard 52-card decks with the twos through sixes removed

She taught me how to play Bezique, and we spent the afternoon enjoying the game.

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e
carte
Noun

a two-player card game played with a specialized deck of 32 cards, where players compete in a series of rounds to win specific tricks and achieve a predetermined number of points to win the game

The players quickly agreed to play a few rounds of Écarté, a game they both enjoyed.

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heart
heart
Noun

the body part that pushes the blood to go to all parts of our body

He couldn't hide the happiness in his heart when he saw his loved ones after a long time.

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Jass
Noun

a Swiss trick-taking card game with regional variations, played with a specialized deck and strategic play to win tricks and earn points

My friends and I enjoy playing Jass on weekends, especially during the winter.

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Truc
Noun

a trick-taking card game played in France where players bid on the number of tricks they will win and aim to fulfill their bids while avoiding specific cards that deduct points

They spent the afternoon learning how to play Truc and quickly became competitive.

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nine
ty
nine
Numeral

the number 99; the number of players on nine soccer teams

The store is offering a sale where everything is discounted to ninety-nine cents or less.

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Oh Hell
Noun

a trick-taking card game played with a standard deck of cards, where players bid on the number of tricks they will win in each round, and the goal is to fulfill their bids exactly

We played a few rounds of Oh Hell last night, and I managed to win with a perfect score.

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pi
no
chle
Noun

a trick-taking card game that is typically played by two to four players in partnerships with a deck of 48 or 80 cards, depending on the variation of the game

We played a few rounds of Pinochle after dinner, and it was a lot of fun.

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pitch
pitch
Verb

to throw something with a specific motion

The baseball pitcher prepared to pitch the ball with precision.

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Skat
Noun

a three-player trick-taking card game popular in Germany, played with a specialized deck of 32 cards, where players bid on the value of the game and compete to win tricks by capturing high-value cards

We played a few rounds of Skat after dinner to pass the time.

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schnap
sen
Noun

a two-player card game from Central Europe, played with a 20-card deck, where players aim to win tricks and score points by capturing specific cards and combinations to reach a predetermined score for victory

After learning the rules, we played several rounds of Schnapsen last night.

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spade
spade
Noun

a strong hand tool with a flat blade, used for digging or moving soil

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whist
Noun

a game of cards in which there are four players who team into two pairs and each aims to win more cards than their opponent

The family gathered around the table to play a few rounds of whist after dinner.

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ta
rocch
i
ni
Noun

an Italian trick-taking card game played with a specialized deck of 62 or 63 cards, where players bid on the number of tricks they will win and aim to capture high-value cards, especially the Tarocchi cards, to earn points and win the game

Tarocchini is a card game that requires a tarot deck, making it unique compared to other trick-taking games.

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bid whist
Noun

a trick-taking card game typically played by four players in partnerships, where players bid on the number of tricks they will win and work together to fulfill their bids and score points

We played bid whist all afternoon and had a great time strategizing with our teammates.

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rook
rook
Noun

a Eurasian passerine of the crow family which is uniformly black and nests at the treetops

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bar
bu
Noun

found along western Atlantic coast

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All Fours
Noun

a trick-taking card game played with four players in partnerships, using a standard deck, where players earn points by capturing high-value cards and specific combinations to win the game

We played several rounds of All Fours last night and had a great time with friends.

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German whist
Noun

a trick-taking card game typically played by two players, using a standard deck of cards, where players bid on the number of tricks they will win, and the goal is to fulfill their bids and score points through strategic card play

He was careful not to waste his high cards too early in the game of German whist.

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president
pre
si
dent
Noun

the leader of a country that has no king or queen

The president addressed the nation in a televised speech.

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om
bre
Noun

a trick-taking card game that originated in Spain and became popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, where players bid on the number of tricks they will win and try to achieve their bids during each round

They played ombre for hours, with one player always trying to outsmart the others.

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knock out whist
Noun

a trick-taking card game typically played by four to seven players, using a standard deck of cards, where players try to win tricks and avoid being the last player to win a trick in each round, as that player receives negative points

We played a few rounds of knock out whist, and I was knocked out early on.

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Black Lady
Noun

a trick-taking card game that is similar to Hearts and is typically played with a standard deck of 52 cards by three to six players

She was determined to win the game of Black Lady without collecting any penalty points from the queen of spades.

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court piece
Noun

a popular trick-taking card game in South Asia, typically played by four players in two teams of two, involving bidding, trump selection, and special rules for scoring

He bid for hearts to be the trump suit in the court piece game.

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pa
sur
Noun

a popular trick-taking card game in South Asia, involves bidding, trump selection, and special rules for scoring and is typically played with a deck of 32 or 52 cards by four players in two teams of two

In our family, we often play pasur during the holidays, and everyone loves the competition.

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she
lem
Noun

a trick-taking card game that is popular in the Middle East, especially in Iran and Turkey, and is typically played with a deck of 52 cards by four players in two teams of two

Shelem is a great game to play with friends during long gatherings.

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el
fern
Noun

a trick-taking card game that originated in Germany and is played with a 32-card deck, where players aim to capture specific high-value cards to score points during each round

Elfern is best played with three or four people, although it works well for two players as well.

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schaf
kopf
Noun

a traditional German trick-taking card game that is popular in Bavaria and other regions, played with a standard deck of cards and unique rules

Many families in Bavaria enjoy playing Schafkopf during social gatherings and holidays.

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mus
Noun

type genus of the Muridae: common house mice; the tips of the upper incisors have a square notch

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toe
pen
Noun

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 fun card game that I enjoy playing with my friends on weekends.

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quod
li
bet
Noun

an issue that is presented for formal disputation

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six
ty
six
Numeral

the number 66; the number of players on six soccer teams

The train is scheduled to arrive at sixty-six minutes past the hour.

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kla
ber
jass
Noun

a trick-taking card game played with a 32-card deck, popular in the Netherlands and parts of Belgium, where players aim to win specific cards and earn points based on the value of the captured cards

My grandparents love playing Klaberjass every Sunday afternoon.

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be
te
Noun

a trick-taking card game that originated in France and is typically played with a 32-card deck

If you can predict your opponent’s moves in Bête, you may be able to win more tricks.

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six-bid solo
Noun

a trick-taking card game typically played by four players, where each player has an opportunity to bid on the number of tricks they will win, and the player who wins the bid plays alone against the other three players

He bid six in six-bid solo, but unfortunately, his opponents were able to block him from winning every trick.

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duplicate bridge
Noun

a variation of the game of bridge where the same deals are played by different partnerships, and the scores are compared to determine the best-performing team or player

She learned the basics of duplicate bridge quickly, but mastering the game took time and effort.

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pre
fe
rans
Noun

a type of trick-taking game where players bid for the right to choose the trump suit, and the goal is to win tricks containing valuable cards to score points

They played Russian Preference for hours, carefully planning each move to win as many tricks as possible.

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kar
no
ffel
Noun

a historic trick-taking card game that dates back to the late Middle Ages and is known for its unique and complex rules

The game of Karnöffel was once played by royalty and nobles in Germany.

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tarot
ta
rot
Noun

a set of cards with pictures that fortune tellers use in their trade

Tarot cards are used by fortune tellers and spiritual practitioners to gain insights into a person's past, present, and future through symbolism and intuition.

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French tarot
Noun

a trick-taking card game, popular in France, that uses a special deck of cards and involves elements of strategy, bidding, and predicting the number of tricks a player can win

Last night, we played French tarot with friends and I managed to win as the soloist.

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