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The game of euchre has been played in this country since the early 1800's. At one time it was considered the national card game. It is still number one in many parts of the mid-west. While an easy game to learn, it takes a bit of work to master. Below are listed a series of articles to help you become a better player.

  Here are some Euchre terms you may not be familiar with;

The green suit is the opposite color from the turned-up suit (heart up, clubs or spades is green)
     1st seat is left hand opponent of the dealer (AKA eldest or west)
     2nd seat is the dealer's partner (AKA north)
     3rd seat is right hand opponent of the dealer (AKA pone or east)
     4th seat is the dealer (AKA south)

The Reverse Next Call

Newer heard of reverse next you say. You should have. It will help you win more games

Take a trick whenever you can

While this is good advice for new players, it may not always be the best strategy

Never lead trump to the opposition

This is one of the first things we learn when playing euchre, but are there exceptions...

Give your Partner a chance. Part 3

The saying 'count on your partner for one trick' not only applies when your trying to make a point it also applies when you are trying to euchre the opponents.

Scroll down for parts 1 + 2 of  'Give you partner a chance'  for more information on this important aspect of euchre.

The two suited, three trump hand

"but I had three trumps, two suited". Using the proper technique, this hand will usually result in at point...

Would you like to learn how to play euchre? It is a fun fast paced that takes a few minutes to learn but a life time to master. Let us get you started by explaining the basics...

What card should I lead

The first question new players frequently have is 'having the first play, what card should I lead?' This depends largely on what ...

The idea of calling next has been around for as long as the game of euchre itself. Even the earliest books on euchre talk about it, This article will help you understand the how and whys of the next call strategy.

Perhaps the most misunderstood thing in euchre is donating (aka blocking, safety). The only reason to call is to stop a lone. While it may seem odd to be ordering up when you know you are going to lose....

Being able to communicate to your partner what to lead back is one of the most important aspects of euchre. You can give your partner a lot of information simply by the way you play a hand. Good players...

Last night we played at a local double elimination event. We were down to the last round, and in deep battle for the money. Point by point the score when up. With only one two point hand. It had been a long game. Score was now ....

It's been said 'count on your partner for one trick'. Do you say it never works for me? Let's say your team bids, and player before you leads a small off suit. Do you....

Some loners, as a lay-down lone, just can't be stopped. I have played with partners that will say it doesn't make any difference what I lead. That's just not true, many lones are stopped on the first lead....

1) Not leading trump to partner's call                      
2) Leading trump on defense                                   
3) Turning down a bower when have 1 other trump
4) Failing to call "next"....

1) Thou shalt not pass a biddable hand                     
2) Thou shalt counteth upon thy partner for one trick.
3)Thou shalt not....

The rules for 4 handed euchre apply to two and three handed with a couple of exceptions as noted below. A standard deck of 24 cards are used. Cards are ranked the same as in ordinary Euchre. Cards are dealt out in groups of 2's and 3's with an additional two cards are dealt to a ...

There are many old sayings associated with euchre, Some are just wrong...

While a double lead can help win a game if played properly. It can, more often than not, result in your team...