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!