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knock-out whist

card game
Also known as: knockout whist

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variants of whist

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    In whist: Miscellaneous variants

    Knockout whist is a popular British game for up to seven players. The simplest rules are as follows: Deal seven cards to each player, and turn the next card to establish the trump suit. Dealer leads first, and tricks are played as in classic whist.…

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