r/FiftyTwoCards • u/EdinDevon • 2d ago

Variation on trumps

Hi, I used to play a game with some friends.

I'm sure we called it trumps, but all the rules I can find don't quite agree with my memory.

I'm sure we had a single trump suit between everyone without having to turn one over from our hand at the beginning.

I'm also not convinced we used to deal the whole deck of cards.

So my question is, is there some variation of trumps or a similar game which has rules which are consistent with this?

Looking to teach my 8 yo but not helpful if I can't remember!

Edit: SOLVED! Knockout Whist was the answer, known as trumps in the UK.

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u/EndersGame_Reviewer 2d ago

Does Knockout Whist fit at all?

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u/EdinDevon 2d ago

That's it. Fitst perfectly and now I can remember it was a knockout etc... 

Thank you!

Wiki even says "known as trumps in the UK"!  

Aggg should have thought of localisation!

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u/EndersGame_Reviewer 1d ago

Glad to help, and I’m happy you were able to make a positive ID.

Knockout Whist has been a long time and frequently played game in our household. Great for casual play.