Whist
The classic trick game with trumps: two-handed, three-handed or four in teams. Against the computer or with friends.
- 2–4 players
- 10–30 min
- Card game
- Classic
- Tricks
Free during the beta, no ads and nothing to download. Play in the browser on a computer, tablet or phone.
How to play
The classic trick game with trumps, for two, three or four. With four you play in teams of two.
- You must follow suit if you can. If you cannot, play anything, a trump for example. The highest trump takes the trick, else the highest card of the suit led. Whoever takes a trick leads the next.
- Four players: you play in teams, your partner sits opposite you. Everyone gets 13 cards and the dealer’s last card is shown: its suit is trumps. The team with seven tricks or more scores one point for each trick over six.
- Three players: the two of clubs is taken out, everyone gets 17 cards and the dealer’s last card sets trumps. Everyone plays for themselves and scores one point for each trick over five.
- Two players: 13 cards each, the rest is a stock with its top card face up. The first face-up card sets trumps. In the first half the winner of a trick takes the face-up card and the other the next card, which only they see. When the stock is empty, the 13 cards in hand are played out, and only those tricks count: seven or more score one point for each trick over six.
- The first to reach the target wins, 5 points unless you chose otherwise.
Good to know
Playing a card
Tap the card. Cards you may not play are grey.
Two players
Want the face-up card? Win the trick. If it is a poor card, it can pay to lose the trick and save your good cards for the second half.
Vs computer
Choose 1–3 opponents: one gives two-handed whist, two gives three-handed whist and three gives four-handed whist with a computer partner.
With friends
Set up a table and share the code, or invite a friend from Spelbordet’s start page. With four, seats 1 and 3 play against 2 and 4.
Questions and answers
How do you play Whist?
The classic trick game with trumps: two-handed, three-handed or four in teams. Against the computer or with friends. The full rules are above.
How many can play Whist?
2–4 players.
How long does a game of Whist take?
About 10–30 minutes.
Can you play Whist without an account?
No, Whist needs an account on Spelbordet.
Can you play Whist on a phone?
Yes. The game runs in the browser on phones, tablets and computers. There is nothing to download.
Does it cost anything to play Whist here?
No. Spelbordet is free during the beta and has no ads.