Hoc Mazarin

Hoc Mazarin
Old French gambling game of the Stops family
A long run in Hoc Mazarin
OriginFrance
Alternative namesHoc
TypeVying and shedding
FamilyStops group; Hoc family
Players2–3
Cards52
DeckParis pattern, French-suited
PlayAnticlockwise
Related games
Comet, Emprunt, Nain Jaune, Newmarket

Hoc Mazarin, also just Hoc, is an historical French gambling game of the Stops family for two or three players. The game was popular at the court of Versailles in the 17th century and was named after Cardinal Mazarin, chief minister to the King of France.