Sueca

The classic sueca game, on your cellphone.

Sueca is a card game played by 4 players.
You can play solo or online with your friends.

Overview

Sueca is a popular Portuguese trick-taking card game for four players in two partnerships. It is played with a 40-card Spanish deck, with the 8s and 9s removed. The game is similar to other trick-taking games such as Bridge and Spades, but it has some unique features that make it particularly challenging and exciting.

Objective

The objective of Sueca is to be the first partnership to reach 120 points. Points are earned by taking tricks and winning certain special combinations.

Setup

The game is played with a standard 40-card Spanish deck. The cards are ranked from highest to lowest: Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2. The suits are ranked from highest to lowest: Spades, Hearts, Diamonds, Clubs.

The players are divided into two partnerships, with partners sitting opposite each other. The player to the left of the dealer shuffles the deck and deals 10 cards to each player.

Gameplay

The player to the left of the dealer leads with any card. The other players must follow suit if they can. If they cannot follow suit, they may play any card. The highest card of the suit led wins the trick. If a spade is led, any spade played wins the trick.

The winner of the trick leads the next card. The game continues until all 40 cards have been played.

Scoring

Points are earned by taking tricks and winning certain special combinations.

* Trick: 1 point

* King of Spades: 10 points

* Queen of Spades: 4 points

* Jack of Spades: 3 points

* Seven of Spades: 2 points

* Marriage: 20 points (a King and Queen of the same suit)

Special Rules

Sueca has a few special rules that make it unique.

* Trump: Spades are always trump. This means that a spade can beat any other card, regardless of suit.

* Void: If a player has no cards of a particular suit, they are said to be "void" in that suit. A void is worth 10 points.

* Revoke: If a player fails to follow suit when they can, they are said to have "revoked." The revoking player's partnership loses 10 points.

Strategy

Sueca is a game of strategy and skill. There are a number of different strategies that players can use to improve their chances of winning. Some of the most important strategies include:

* Leading with your strongest cards: It is generally a good idea to lead with your strongest cards, especially if you have a void in that suit.

* Following suit: If you can follow suit, you should do so. This will help you to avoid revoking and will give you a chance to win the trick.

* Trumping: If you cannot follow suit, you may want to trump the trick. However, you should only trump if you have a strong spade.

* Communicating with your partner: It is important to communicate with your partner during the game. You can do this by signaling with your cards or by talking to each other.

Conclusion

Sueca is a challenging and exciting trick-taking card game. It is a popular game in Portugal and is also played in other parts of the world. If you are looking for a new card game to learn, Sueca is a great option.