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Mariáš

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description Mariáš Overview

Mariáš is a traditional trick-taking card game that originated in Central Europe and serves as the national card game of the Czech Republic and Slovakia. It is distinctively designed for exactly three players and utilizes a 32-card deck, commonly featuring German or Latin suits. The game revolves around a bidding process where the solo player selects a trump suit and attempts to win the majority of the card points against the two defenders. Its structure requires strategic coordination between defenders and careful hand management from the soloist.

help Mariáš FAQ

Can three people play Mariáš without forming partnerships?

Yes. The standard Mariáš game has exactly 3 players, with the declarer playing alone against the other 2 players as defenders. [Mariáš rules](https://cardrulesplus.com/games/marias/)

What cards are in a Mariáš deck, and does the 10 beat the King?

Mariáš uses a 32-card deck with A, 10, K, Q, J, 9, 8, and 7 in each suit. In trick order, the 10 ranks above the King, and the deck may use German, Bohemian, or French-style suits. [Mariáš rules](https://cardrulesplus.com/games/marias/)

What does a marriage mean in Mariáš?

A marriage is a King and Queen of the same suit declared when the player leads. It scores 20 points in a non-trump suit and 40 points in the trump suit. [Mariáš rules](https://cardrulesplus.com/games/marias/)

What are the Betl, Durch, and Sedma contracts in Mariáš?

Betl requires the declarer to lose every trick, while Durch requires the declarer to win every trick. Sedma requires winning the last trick with the 7 of trumps. [Mariáš rules](https://cardrulesplus.com/games/marias/)

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