Playing Card Games
Rules and how to play different types of card games. Euchre, auction and solitaire.
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THE FOUR CORNERS Two Entire Packs of Cards RULES After the deal is completed, the uppermost card of each packet is available and may be placed on any of the foundations, the cards...
The score is a very important incident of the game of Auction, and to keep it properly requires considerable care and skill. The figures frequently run into high numbers on both si...
In this connection, a new scheme of take-out is respectfully called to the attention of the thoughtful and studious Auction players of the country. It is not in general use, is not...
LA BELLE LUCIE One Entire Pack of Cards RULES The uppermost card of each packet is alone available, until by its removal it releases the one beneath. The foundations must follow su...
The discard which in Whist has been the subject of so many controversies, and which, even in Bridge, has created some discussion, does not assume nearly so great importance in Auct...
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LIGHT AND SHADE Two Entire Packs of Cards RULES The foundations ascend in sequence, but are formed in alternate colors: red ace, black deuce, red three, and so on. Cards placed on...
THE ZODIAC Two Entire Packs of Cards RULES Marriages may be made in the Zodiac with cards from the Equator (but not vice versâ) and from the talon or pack, but cards in the Zodiac...
As described in connection with Nap, Piquet or Bezique cards may be used for Loo, but in that case the number of players must, of necessity, be more limited, only 32 cards being av...
A few words of advice to the tyro may not, in conclusion, be out of place. They will not make him into a good player--practice and experience alone can do that,--but they may preve...
52. All bets shall be deposited in the pool. 53. The first player to the left of the ante shall have first right to bet after the draw, whether the ante-man have retired or not. Th...
This is the old-fashioned game, and we may go back to old books for a description of it. It is said to be a much more amusing game than three-card loo for a company not inclined to...
The "hands" at Poker are as follows, in order of value:-- No. 1. Sequence Flush, or Straight Flush.--A sequence of five cards of the same suit. In sequences the ace is the lowest c...
The most popular variation from the foregoing game is for the winner, i.e. the one who first plays out his cards, to only take the stake for Game from the board, the players paying...
Should a player object to take his turn at dealing, or desire to part with it for other reason, he is at liberty to sell the right to any other player; and in view of the fact that...
A very good game may be played by allowing the cards to retain their ordinary sequence. As this avoids confusion, it is more suitable for family play.