Euchre

How to play euchre in one minute

1. Teams: you and your partner (top) play against West and East. Each player gets 5 cards from a 24-card deck (9, 10, J, Q, K, A).
2. Making trump: one card is turned up. Players can order it up to make its suit trump, or pass. If all four pass, each player may name another suit.
3. Bowers: the jack of trump (right bower) is the highest card. The other jack of the same color (left bower) is second and counts as a trump.
4. Play: follow the suit that was led if you can. The highest trump wins, otherwise the highest card of the suit led. The game greys out cards you may not play.
5. Score: the team that made trump needs 3 of 5 tricks: 1 point, or 2 for all five (a march). If they fail, they are euchred and the other team gets 2. Going alone and taking all five scores 4. First to 10 wins.

After every hand you see exactly how it was scored. New to the game? Read how to play, the bowers explained and strategy tips, or press Hint.

More ways to play

• Daily deal: the same cards for everyone today.
• British euchre: with the joker (Benny) as the top trump, to 11.
• Variants: 3-handed, 2-handed and bid euchre.
• Printable score sheet, rules and quick guide for real cards.

Questions

Is this euchre game free?

Yes. There is nothing to buy, no sign-up and no ads. Your game and stats are saved in your browser.

Who are my partner and opponents?

The computer plays all three other seats: your partner sits across from you, and the two opponents sit to your left and right. Pick easy, medium or hard.

Which rules does this game use?

The common American rules described by Pagat.com and Bicycle: 24 cards, the up card and two rounds of making trump, right and left bower, going alone, and game to 10. You can turn on stick the dealer under Settings.

Can I play British euchre with the joker?

Yes. British euchre adds the joker, called the Benny, as the highest trump. The game is to 11.

What is the daily deal?

Every day there is one daily game with the same shuffled cards, in the same order, for everyone. Play to 10 and share your result.

Can I use it in class?

Yes. Press Projector mode for big cards on a screen, and see the teacher page for a trick quiz and lesson ideas.