Oh, Hell

Objective: Players aim to take the exact number of tricks they bid at the beginning of each round.

Dealing:

Played with a standard 52-card deck.

The number of cards dealt decreases from 10 down to 1 and then increases back up to 10 over 19 rounds.

Trump suit is determined by turning up the top card of the remaining deck after dealing.

Bidding:

Players bid on how many tricks they will take.

The last player to bid cannot make a bid that allows everyone to fulfill their bids exactly.

Gameplay:

Players must follow suit if possible.

The highest card of the leading suit wins the trick, unless a trump card is played.

Trump cards can be led from the start.

Scoring:

1 point per trick taken.

10 bonus points for matching the exact bid.

No bonus for taking fewer or more tricks than bid.

Winning:

The game is played over 19 rounds.

The player with the most points at the end of the 19th round wins.

If there’s a tie, multiple winners are possible.

Enjoy your game of Oh, Hell!