 A 19th-century whist marker by the British printing Co. De La Rue. | |
| Origin | England |
|---|---|
| Type | Trick-taking |
| Players | 4 |
| Skills | Tactics, strategy |
| Cards | 52 |
| Deck | French |
| Rank (high→low) | A K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 |
| Play | Clockwise |
| Playing time | 30 min |
| Chance | Medium |
| Related games | |
| Bridge | |
Whist is a classic English trick-taking card game which was widely played in the 18th and 19th centuries.[1][2] Although the rules are simple, there is scope for strategic play.[3]
- ^ Waddingtons Family Card Games, Robert Harbin, Pan Books Ltd, London, 1972
- ^ Courtney, William Prideaux (1894). English Whist and English Whist players. London: Richard Bentley & Son.
- ^ The Pan Book of Card Games, Hubert Phillips, Pan Books Ltd, London, 1960