What are the basic rules of Euchre?

The turned-up card proposes trump. Starting left of dealer, players may 'order up' (accept trump) or pass. If ordered up, dealer takes the upcard and discards one. That suit is trump. If all pass, the upcard is turned down. Players may name a different suit as trump, or pass again.

Spelregels Euchre - Zo speel je het

Doel

Win tricks with your partner to score points. First team to 10 points wins.

Overzicht

Euchre is a fast-paced partnership trick-taking game popular in the Midwest US, Canada, and the UK. Using only 24-32 cards, the game features a changing trump suit each hand and unique 'bower' cards (the jacks) that become the highest trumps.

Opzet

Use a 24-card deck (9s through Aces) or 32-card (7s through Aces). 4 players in partnerships. Deal 5 cards each. Turn up one card to propose trump.

Hoe te spelen

The turned-up card proposes trump. Starting left of dealer, players may 'order up' (accept trump) or pass.
If ordered up, dealer takes the upcard and discards one. That suit is trump.
If all pass, the upcard is turned down. Players may name a different suit as trump, or pass again.
The Right Bower (jack of trump) is the highest trump. The Left Bower (jack of same color) is second highest.
Normal trump ranking after bowers: A, K, Q, 10, 9.
Play: Maker's team must win 3+ tricks. Defenders try to 'euchre' them (limit them to 0-2 tricks).
Going Alone: The maker can play without their partner for bonus points.

Het spel winnen

Scoring: 3-4 tricks = 1 point. All 5 tricks = 2 points. Going alone with 5 = 4 points. Euchred = 2 points for defenders. First team to 10 points wins.

Strategietips

Order up with at least three trump including a bower, or strong side cards.

The left bower is tricky - remember it counts as trump, not its original suit.

Lead trump to pull out opponents' trumps, especially if you have both bowers.

Going alone is risky but rewarding - consider it with very strong hands.

As defender, try to save your highest trump for the critical third trick.

Watch the upcard and passes to deduce what opponents and partner might hold.

Geschiedenis

Euchre originated in the early 19th century, possibly from the Alsatian game Juckerspiel. It was extremely popular in America before being overtaken by Bridge. The Joker was invented for Euchre.