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Game Night
P
PLAYERS
3-4
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Indoor
MATERIALS
HOW TO PLAY
1

Deal ten cards to each active player, with two extra cards set aside as a hidden 'widow.'

2

Players bid in turn on the minimum number of tricks they can win if they choose the trump suit, with the highest bidder taking the widow into their hand.

3

The winning bidder discards down to their original hand size and names the trump suit for the round.

4

Play out all tricks following suit when possible, with trump cards beating other suits.

5

Compare the bidder's tricks won against their bid; falling short results in a penalty, while meeting or exceeding it scores points.