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Handjass

A Swiss two-player Jass variant. Players compete in trick-taking with declarations, using the distinctive Swiss card designs.
2 players
25-35 min
Hard

What You'll Need

🃏 36-card Swiss Jass deck (or 6-A from standard deck)

About This Game

A Swiss two-player Jass variant. Players compete in trick-taking with declarations, using the distinctive Swiss card designs.

How to Play

  1. Use 36-card Swiss Jass deck (or 6-A standard)
  2. Deal 9 cards each
  3. Non-dealer bids or passes on trump
  4. If pass, dealer names trump or both pass for redeal
  5. Trump order: J-9-A-K-Q-10-8-7-6 (J=20, 9=14)
  6. Declare sequences and fours for bonus points
  7. Play 9 tricks, must follow suit
  8. Card values: A=11, 10=10, K=4, Q=3, J=2
  9. Last trick = 5 bonus points
  10. Total 157 points per deal

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