Sechsundfünfzig (56)
Objective of the Game
The objective of Sechsundfünfzig is to make the most tricks by playing higher-value cards than the opponents. The game requires skill in predicting strategies and card play.
Number of Players
- Minimum: 4 players
- Maximum: 4 players
Cards and Setup
The game is played with a 52-card deck, from which the twos and threes are removed, leaving a total of 48 cards. The cards in descending order are: Ace (high), King, Queen, Jack, Ten, Nine, Eight, Seven, Six.
Gameplay
- Dealing:
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Each player receives 12 cards at the beginning, dealt in two rows of six cards each. Play in partnerships – two players form a team.
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Bidding:
- The team that wins the bidding gets the lead. This is done by declaring bids where the score you aim to achieve is announced. The highest bid wins and determines the trump suit.
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The player winning the bidding decides the trump suit.
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Playing Phase:
- The player to the right of the dealer plays first. In a clockwise manner, all other players must follow the suit played.
- You must follow the suit led if possible.
- If a player cannot follow suit, they may play a trump card.
- The highest trump or the highest card of the led suit wins the trick.
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Teammates collect their tricks together.
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Scoring:
- Collected tricks have different values, with certain cards like the Ten and Ace being particularly valuable.
- The goal is to achieve at least the bid score. Failing to do so results in penalty points.
Special Rules and Strategies
- Bidding: A clever strategy in bidding can be crucial, especially knowing when to raise a bid or when to pass.
- Partnership Play: Communication and understanding between partners are important to coordinate collecting tricks effectively.
- Card Counting: A good player will track the cards played to estimate the chances of remaining cards.
By planning ahead and working well as a team, players can significantly increase their likelihood of winning in Sechsundfünfzig.
