színgamut

Szingamut is a game played with a deck of 32 cards, typically consisting of aces, kings, queens, jacks, and tens from each of the four suits (hearts, diamonds, clubs, and spades). The game is a trick-taking game for two players. The objective is to win tricks containing valuable cards, particularly the aces and tens.

The deck is dealt out evenly between the two players, with each receiving 16 cards. One player is designated as the dealer. The game proceeds with the non-dealer leading the first card. Players then alternate playing cards, with the objective of winning the trick. The rules for winning a trick depend on the trump suit, if one is declared. If no trump is declared, the highest card of the suit led wins the trick.

Szingamut is often played with a trump suit, which can be declared by either player before the first card is led. The trump suit ranks above all other suits, and the highest trump card played wins the trick, regardless of the suit led. If multiple trumps are played, the highest trump wins. If no trumps are played, the highest card of the suit led wins.

Points are awarded for captured cards. Aces are typically worth 10 points, and tens are worth 5 points. The player who wins the last trick may also receive a bonus. The game is usually played to a predetermined score, with the first player to reach that score being the winner. The specific scoring and rules can vary slightly depending on regional customs or house rules.