description Norwegian Whist Overview
Norwegian Whist is a four-player partnership trick-taking card game in which partners sit opposite one another. Unlike forms of whist built around a permanent trump suit, it is played without trumps and distinguishes between play aimed at winning many tricks and play aimed at avoiding them. The relevant mode is determined through a simple pre-play procedure rather than an elaborate contract auction, making the game suitable for groups familiar with traditional trick-taking rules.
help Norwegian Whist FAQ
How many people play Norwegian Whist?
Norwegian Whist is a four-player partnership trick-taking game. Partners sit opposite one another, as in many traditional partnership card games.
Does Norwegian Whist use a trump suit?
It is played without trumps, so no suit automatically outranks the others for the whole hand. Players must therefore rely on following suit, card strength, and partnership planning.
What is the difference between the positive and negative aims in Norwegian Whist?
The game distinguishes between trying to win many tricks and trying to avoid winning them. That changes the value of a card depending on the current objective, rather than rewarding maximum tricks in every hand.
Is Norwegian Whist closer to bridge or ordinary whist?
It shares the four-player partnership structure of whist and bridge, with partners sitting opposite. Its no-trump format and changing goal of taking or avoiding tricks give it a distinct identity.
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