description Spoil Five Overview
Spoil Five is a traditional Irish trick-taking game usually played with a standard 52-card pack, with five cards dealt to each player. A turned card establishes the trump suit, and the usual aim is to win at least three of the five tricks; taking all five invokes the special jinking rule, whose scoring varies by local version. The game is played in social groups and is known for combining a short hand with several regional rule sets.
help Spoil Five FAQ
How many cards does each player receive in Spoil Five?
Spoil Five is usually played with five cards dealt to each player from a standard 52-card pack. A turned card establishes the trump suit.
What is the normal objective in Spoil Five?
The usual aim is to win at least three of the five tricks. Winning all five tricks is a special result known as a jink.
What does jinking mean in Spoil Five?
Jinking means taking all five tricks in the deal. It is a special achievement beyond simply reaching the normal target of three tricks.
How is trump chosen in Spoil Five?
A turned card establishes the trump suit for the hand. The trump suit then affects which cards can win tricks and how players plan their five-card hands.
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