There are many variations of Whist
that are based on the classic form of the game. Even though most
players learn the game by first playing classic Whist, there are
many variations that have been created as well. Obviously, before
you play a game of Whist it is important to consider what variation
you are playing. Even though most of them are similar, there are
some rule changes that make them unique when compared to the others.
Here are several Whist variations that you may have played in the
past, or may come across sometime in the future.
1. Bid Whist is a game
that is played with partners, and is most common in the United
States. This game was made popular by members of the United States
Military.
2. Call ace Whist is the national game of Denmark, and this
variation is also played in other parts of the world as well. The
bidder chooses his or her partner in this game by calling an ace.
3. German Whist is popular because it is a two player game as
opposed to the common four players that are needed. Additionally, in
the German Whist variation there is no bidding which makes it more
like the classic version of the game.
4. Minnesota Whist is a game of no trumps. Additionally, hands can
be played to either win or lose tricks. This is similar to Norwegian
Whist, and the two are often times confused with one another.
5. Hokm is a game that is similar to Whist, and is played primarily
in Iran. The game is also played with four players who make up two
partnerships. The word Hokm means “to rule.”
As you can see, there are many variations of Whist; and the five
above are only the tip of the iceberg. As a player, you always need
to know what variation the others at the table are interested in.
You cannot have one player thinking that they are playing classic
Whist while another is playing bid Whist. Once you learn to play
classic Whist, the other variations will be much easier for you to
understand.
the game. Even though most
players learn the game by first playing classic Whist, there are
many variations that have been created as well. Obviously, before
you play a game of Whist it is important to consider what variation
you are playing. Even though most of them are similar, there are
some rule changes that make them unique when compared to the others.