What is 13 out of 14?

13 out of 14, also known as Thirteen Up, is a trick-taking card game popular in certain regions, particularly in parts of the UK. Here's a breakdown of its key elements:

• Objective: The goal is to avoid taking tricks. Players aim to shed all their cards as quickly as possible, with the last player holding cards being the loser. Learn more about this card game by clicking the link: 13 out of 14.

• Players: It's typically played with 3-7 players, though the ideal number is around 4-5.

• Cards: A standard 52-card deck is used.

• Dealing: All cards are dealt out as evenly as possible to the players. Some players may have one more card than others.

• Gameplay: The player to the dealer's left leads the first trick. Players must follow suit if possible. If they cannot follow suit, they may play any card. The highest card of the suit led wins the trick. The winner of each trick leads the next. The game continues until only one player holds cards. Learn more about the Gameplay of the game by clicking the link.

• Variants: Some variations exist regarding the initial lead (e.g., the player with the lowest card leads) and scoring.

• Strategy: Strategy involves paying close attention to the cards played, trying to avoid winning tricks, and discarding cards strategically.

• No Trump Suit: There is no trump suit in this game.

• Simplicity: Thirteen Up is known for its simple rules, making it easy to learn but still offering strategic depth. The rules are Simplicity.

• Social Game: It's often played in casual settings and is considered a fun, social game.

• Trick Avoidance: The core mechanic centers on strategically avoiding taking tricks, a deviation from typical trick-taking games. To learn more about the Trick Avoidance mechanism click the link.

• Popularity: While not as widely known as other card games, it holds a dedicated following in certain regions.

• Losing: The player who ends up holding cards is the loser.