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🃏 Belote: Game Overview
Type: Four-player trick-taking card game
Players: 4 (two teams of two partners, seated opposite each other)
Deck: 32-card French deck (7, 8, 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King, Ace — one of each suit)
Objective: Teams compete to win more than half of the available points (160 total points in a game). The first team to reach or exceed 80 points (or the required threshold depending on rules) wins the game.
🎯 Gameplay Basics
- Dealing: Each player receives 3 cards (in most versions), then 4 cards in a second deal (total 7 cards per player).
- Trump Selection:
- Players bid to choose the trump suit (or declare "no trump" if using a special rule).
- Bidding proceeds clockwise; players may pass or raise.
- The highest bidder determines the trump suit (e.g., Hearts, Spades, Diamonds, Clubs).
- Scoring:
- Cards have point values:
- 7–10: 0 points
- Jack (V) = 2 points
- Queen (D) = 3 points
- King (R) = 4 points
- Ace (A) = 11 points
- Trump Jack (Tierce or "Sous-jeu"): 20 points (in some variants, the Jack of the trump suit is worth more).
- Total: 160 points available.
- Cards have point values:
- Playing the Hand:
- Players must follow suit if possible.
- Trump cards beat non-trump cards.
- The player who wins a trick leads to the next.
⚙️ Version 3.1 – What’s New?
(Released: October 16, 2023)
- ✅ Larger Font Size: Improved readability for better user experience, especially on smaller screens.
- ✅ New Language Selector: Expanded language support for global accessibility. Now available in multiple languages (e.g., English, French, Spanish, German, etc.).
💡 Tip: Use the language selector in settings to switch your preferred language. The interface is now easier to navigate for all players, including older adults or those with visual impairments.
📱 Who Should Use This?
- Fans of classic European card games (like Belote, Skat, or Euchre).
- Families or groups wanting a fun, strategic social game.
- Players looking for accessibility improvements in mobile versions of Belote.
Let me know if you'd like:
- A printable rule sheet
- A version of the rules in another language
- Tips for winning at Belote
- Help setting up the game on a mobile app
Let’s play smart — and belote on! 🎉