Preferansesidel

Preferansesidel is a traditional card game that originated in Norway, with its roots tracing back to the 19th century. The game is played with a standard 52-card deck, and it is typically played by four players, who are divided into two teams of two. The objective of the game is to be the first team to reach a predetermined score, usually 1000 points, by winning tricks and making bids.

The game begins with the dealer dealing seven cards to each player. The remaining cards form the stock, which is placed face down between the players. The dealer then turns over the top card of the stock to start the first trick. Players must follow the suit led, if possible, and the highest card of the suit led wins the trick. The winner of the trick leads to the next trick.

Before playing their first trick, each player must make a bid, which is a prediction of how many tricks their team will win. The bids are made in descending order, with the highest bidder going first. After all bids are made, the players play their tricks. The team that wins the number of tricks they bid wins the round and scores points equal to the number of tricks won. If a team wins more tricks than they bid, they score bonus points. If they win fewer tricks than they bid, they lose points.

The game continues with the next player becoming the dealer and dealing the next hand. The first team to reach the predetermined score wins the game. Preferansesidel is a strategic game that requires skill, bluffing, and teamwork. It is a popular pastime in Norway and is often played in social settings.