Solo Whist

Deal thirteen cards to each of the four players.

Players bid in turn, choosing from options such as proposing a partnership to win eight tricks together, playing solo to win five tricks alone, attempting misère to lose every trick, or attempting an open misère with a hand shown face up.

The winning bid sets the trump suit if applicable, and play proceeds trick by trick with players following suit when possible.

Players work toward or against the declared contract depending on whether they are the bidder, a partner, or an opponent.

At the end of the hand, points are awarded or deducted based on whether the contract succeeded, and totals are kept across several deals.