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Ecarte
A 19th-century French gambling favorite. Exchange unwanted cards before trick-play begins. Win 3 of 5 tricks to score - elegant and fast-paced.
2 players
15-25 min
What You'll Need
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32-card deck (standard deck minus 2-6)
About This Game
A 19th-century French gambling favorite. Exchange unwanted cards before trick-play begins. Win 3 of 5 tricks to score - elegant and fast-paced.
Since the 19th century
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Well-known regionally
How to Play
- Use 32-card deck (7s through Aces)
- Card ranking: K-Q-J-A-10-9-8-7 (Kings high!)
- Deal 5 cards each, turn up trump
- Non-dealer may propose to exchange cards; dealer accepts or refuses
- If accepted, both discard and draw replacements
- Continue proposing until someone is satisfied or deck exhausted
- Play 5 tricks; follow suit if able
- Win 3 tricks = 1 point; win all 5 (vole) = 2 points
- First to 5 points wins
Added 28 days ago
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