Whist is a classic English trick-taking card game for four players in two partnerships. It rose to prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries as the premier intellectual card game before being largely superseded by bridge around 1900. Game Overview
The last card dealt to the dealer is turned face-up to determine the "trump" suit for that hand. Whist is a classic English trick-taking card game
The name "Whist" comes from an old word meaning silent or attentive ; talking about the cards during play is strictly forbidden. 📜 How to Play The name "Whist" comes from an old word
Whist is played with a standard . The objective is to win "tricks"—sets of four cards, one from each player—to score points for your team. Players: 4 (two teams of two). Ranking: Ace is high, 2 is low. Players: 4 (two teams of two)