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Oh Hell!
1930 · (Public Domain) · 3–7 players · 30 min
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Setup and Round StructureSetup · In 1 guide
Starting the Game
- Shuffle a standard deck of cards and determine the first dealer.
- Play proceeds clockwise for dealing, bidding, and playing.
Round Progression
- The game consists of a series of rounds where players are dealt a decreasing (or increasing) number of cards.
- Typical progression starts with a maximum number of cards down to 1, or vice versa.
| Players | Starting Cards per Round | Progression |
|---|---|---|
| 3 - 7 | Varies by total rounds | Decrease by 1 each round |
Player TurnPlayer Turn · In 1 guide
Your Turn
- Play one card from your hand face up to the center.
- You must follow suit (play a card of the lead suit) if you have one.
- If you cannot follow suit, you may play any card, including a trump card.
Winning the Trick
- The highest card of the lead suit wins the trick, unless a trump card is played.
- The highest trump card played wins the trick.
- The winner of the trick collects it, leads the next trick, and counts toward their won tricks.
| Situation | Action | Resolution |
|---|---|---|
| Have lead suit | Must play lead suit | Competes for highest of suit |
| Out of lead suit | Can play trump or off-suit | Trump beats lead suit |
| Last trick played | Prepare for scoring | Compare won tricks to bid |
SetupSetup
Game Preparation
- Players: Best played with 3 to 7 players.
- Deck: Use a standard 52-card deck.
- Dealer: Choose the first dealer randomly; the deal rotates clockwise each round.
Determining Round Length
- Variation: Games can start with a specific number of cards (e.g., 7 cards) down to 1, or start at 1 card up to a maximum based on player count, then back down.
- Shuffle and Deal: Deal the exact number of cards for the current round face down to each player.
- Trump Card: Turn the next card face up in the center of the table to establish the trump suit. Place any remaining deck aside.