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Marjolet

A trick-taking game from the French countryside with marriage declarations. The Queen and Jack of trump form a 'marjolet' worth bonus points when held together.
2 players
20-30 min
Medium

What You'll Need

🃏 32-card deck (7s through Aces)

About This Game

A trick-taking game from the French countryside with marriage declarations. The Queen and Jack of trump form a 'marjolet' worth bonus points when held together.

How to Play

**Setup:** Use 32-card deck (7-A). Deal 6 cards each. Flip one for trump.

**Gameplay:**

  1. Non-dealer leads any card
  2. Must follow suit if able; must trump if can't follow and have trump
  3. Higher card wins. Winner leads next
  4. After trick, both draw from stock (winner first)

**Declarations (when you have lead):**

  • **Marriage (K-Q same suit):** 20 points (40 if trump)
  • **Sequence:** Runs score bonus points

**Winning:** Score points from declarations and captured cards. Standard 32-card values apply.

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