King
- Designer (Uncredited)
- Publisher (Public Domain)
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In King, players complete 10 hands with unique contracts, initially avoiding negative points from specific tricks or cards. The last four hands introduce a trump suit where winning tricks yields positive points. Played without partnerships, it demands strategic timing and careful play.
Who Is This Game For?
King is suitable for players aged 8 and up who enjoy trick-taking games. It is a family-level game lasting about 40 minutes. Prior experience with trick-taking mechanics is helpful but not required.
How It Works
The core mechanic is trick-taking, where each player plays a card per trick and the highest card wins. The first six hands have negative contracts without trump, requiring players to avoid certain tricks. The final four hands include trump suits, rewarding players for collecting tricks.
What Makes It Special
King is a traditional card game without a credited designer that belongs to the classic trick-taking family. It uses a standard deck and is closely related to Barbu. Although it has no official awards, its contract system offers variety in gameplay.
Pro
- Classic trick-taking mechanic
- Varied contract hands
- Short playtime of about 40 minutes
- Optimized for exactly 4 players
Contra
- No solo mode available
- No credited designer or publisher
- Lacks thematic setting
Setting & Atmosphäre
The game uses a standard deck of four suits with no specific theme, focusing purely on classic card play.
Tipp für Einsteiger
Focus on observing the negative contracts closely and adapt your strategy flexibly each round.
Häufige Fragen
Can I play this solo?
King is designed strictly for 4 players and does not include a solo mode.
How long does a game really take?
A game of King lasts about 40 minutes, a moderate duration.
What prior experience do I need?
Basic knowledge of trick-taking games is helpful but King remains accessible to beginners.
How does this compare to similar games?
King is closely related to Barbu, differing mainly by its specific contract rounds and shift from negative to positive scoring.
Is this suitable for families?
Yes, King is suitable as a family game from age 8, given familiarity with trick-taking.
What mechanic makes it special?
The trick-taking mechanic combined with varying contracts creates tactical variety.
Fazit
King is a solid trick-taking game for 4 players, especially for fans of classic card games. Its structured contracts add variety and require tactical thinking.
