German whist
1 of 1nouna 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
German whist is a two-player card game played with a standard 52-card deck, where players aim to win as many tricks as possible. Each player is dealt 13 cards, and the top card from the remaining deck is turned over to determine the trump suit. Players take turns playing one card at a time, with the highest card in the leading suit or trump suit winning the trick. After each trick, the winner draws a card from the remaining deck. The game continues until all cards are played, and points are awarded based on the number of tricks won. The player with the most tricks at the end of the game wins.
- He was careful not to waste his high cards too early in the game of German whist.
- She was thrilled to capture the last trick in German whist, securing her victory.
- When the deck is empty, German whist becomes a battle of strategy to win the final tricks.
- They were both focused on strategy, trying to outplay each other in German whist.