description Bavarian Tarock Overview
Bavarian Tarock is a three-player trick-taking game from Bavaria using a 36-card German deck, distinct from Italian tarot games despite sharing the tarock name.
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How many people and cards does Bavarian Tarock use?
Bavarian Tarock is normally a three-player game played with a 36-card Bavarian or German-suited deck. Each player receives 11 cards, with three cards placed face down as the stock. [Bavarian Tarock rules](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavarian_Tarock)
Is Bavarian Tarock played with a normal Italian tarot deck?
No, it uses German suits such as hearts, bells, leaves, and acorns rather than a standard 78-card Italian tarot pack. The game developed from German Tarok in Bavaria and related parts of Austria and Berlin. [Bavarian Tarock history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavarian_Tarock)
How does a player win a hand of Bavarian Tarock?
The bidding winner becomes the declarer and plays against the other two players. The declarer normally needs at least 61 points to win the deal. [Bavarian Tarock rules](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavarian_Tarock)
What is the three-card stock used for in Bavarian Tarock?
The stock, also called the Gstaat or talon, consists of three face-down cards placed before the deal. Depending on the contract and rules variant, the declarer may use the stock to improve the hand or play a hand contract without taking it. [Bavarian Tarock rules](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bavarian_Tarock)
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