description Smear Overview
Smear is a North American trick-taking card game in the Pitch family, played with a standard deck and commonly organized around a trump suit chosen through bidding. Players or partnerships earn points for particular scoring features, which may include high trump, low trump, jack of trumps, and game, depending on the local rules. Numerous regional versions exist, so deck size, allowable bids, and scoring conventions are not uniform.
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What family of card games does Smear belong to?
Smear is a North American trick-taking game in the Pitch family. It is usually played with a standard deck of cards.
How is trump chosen in Smear?
Players commonly bid to determine the trump suit. The winning bidder or partnership then plays with that suit as the central scoring and trick-taking suit.
What scores points in Smear?
Scoring can include features such as high trump, low trump, and jack. Exact scoring rules can vary by regional or house version of the game.
Is Smear played individually or with partners?
Smear can be played by individuals or by partnerships, depending on the version. Players win tricks and score for specific cards or features associated with the chosen trump suit.
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