There are three formal forms, 'Solo whist', 'Partnership whist' (sometimes called simply 'Whist'), and 'Knockout Whist', which is the most popular form, and the form most commonly associated with the game. It evolved from in the 18th Century from a game called Triumph, which is very handy for a quick game.

Everything / Leisure & Lifestyle / Toys, Games & Hobbies / Games and Puzzles / Card Games The team with the most points at the end of play wins the game.The Guide to Life, The Universe and Everything.ģ. When it is time to count scores, each trick won is worth one point. Play continues until all of the cards are gone.

Any trick not containing a trump is won by the person who played the highest card of the suit led. A trick is won by the person who played the highest trump. Four cards played (including the card led) constitute a trick. If a player cannot follow suit, they may play any card. When it is the dealer's turn to play to the first trick, they pick up the trump card and it becomes part of the dealer's hand, then they play a card to the trick. Each player in turn plays a card, following suit if possible.

The player on the dealer's left leads first and may play any card, with play continuing clockwise. For example, if the trump suit is diamond, a 2 of diamonds outranks a 10 of clubs. The cards are ranked with Ace being the highest and 2 being the lowest, with the trump suited card outranking all other cards. The last card for the dealer is dealt face up. The dealer gives each player 13 cards, one card at a time, face down, beginning with the player on their left. At the start of the game, the players split into 2 teams of 2 and choose a dealer. Whist is a 4-player card game where players try to win tricks to score points.

Knockout whist card game rules