Objective of the Game
Paschen is a simple card game played with a standard deck of 52 cards (no Jokers). The objective is to win as many tricks (rounds) as possible or strategically pass (refusing to play a card) to avoid losing points. The game ends when a player or a team reaches a predetermined number of points.
Setup
- Number of players: 3 - 4 players.
- Deck: A normal 52-card poker deck without Jokers is used.
- Dealing: Each player is dealt six cards.
How to Play
- Tricks:
- The player to the left of the dealer leads the first trick.
- A trick consists of each player playing one card. The player with the highest card of the leading suit wins the trick.
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Card ranking from highest to lowest is: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.
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Trump Suit:
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A trump suit can be established at the start of the game, usually diamonds. Trumps beat any other suit.
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Passing:
- If a player does not have a matching card or strategically chooses not to follow suit, they may pass.
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Passing allows avoiding tricks with unwanted cards.
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Scoring:
- Each won trick grants one point.
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The game ends when a player or a team reaches 11 points.
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Winning:
- Once the target score is reached, the game concludes, and the player with the most points is the winner.
Strategic Tips
- Card Retention: Try not to play high cards too early in the game, saving them for crucial situations.
- Observe Opponents: Pay attention to what cards other players are playing to make strategic decisions in future rounds.
- Passing: Utilize passing strategically to save powerful cards for important tricks and avoid negative ones.
