Learning how to play the Rook card game can be a fun and exciting experience. This beginner’s guide will help you get started with the basic rules and strategies.
Getting Started
- Deck: Use a special Rook deck, or remove the 2-4 cards from a standard deck, adding the Rook bird card.
- Players: 2 to 6 players, but best with 4 players.
Basic Rules
- Dealing: Deal all cards evenly, with the dealer placing one card in the nest (middle).
- Bidding: Players bid for the right to name the trump color and take the nest.
- Playing: Play follows regular trick-taking rules, with the highest trump winning the trick.
Winning the Game
- Scoring: Points are awarded for specific cards and tricks. The first to reach 300 points wins.
- Strategies: Pay attention to bids and play to capture high-value cards.
