Sheepshead

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A trick-taking card game of German origin. This is a single player version with computer controlled opponents.

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How to play

  • Deck: 24 cards — A, K, Q, J, 10, 9 of each suit.
  • Partners: The two players who hold the black queens. If you hold both, go alone or call First Trick (first non-you trick winner becomes your partner).
  • Trump: All Queens (♣, ♠, ♥, ♦), then all Jacks (♣, ♠, ♥, ♦), then all Diamonds (A, 10, K, 9).
  • Other suits (♠ ♣ ♥): Follow suit order A, 10, K, 9. You must follow suit if able; otherwise play trump.
  • Trick-taking: Highest trump wins; if no trump is played, highest of the led suit wins.
  • Points per card: A=11, 10=10, K=4, Q=3, J=2, 9=0 (120 total per hand).