Learn to Play Black Lady: Rules & Tips
| Players | 3-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 7/10 |
| Recommended Age | 12+ |
| Game Category | Trick-taking |
Black Lady Game Overview
Black Lady is a fun and challenging card game that requires strategy, skill, and a bit of luck. It is a trick-taking game that is similar to Hearts and Spades, but with a few unique twists. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and can be played with 3-6 players. The objective of the game is to avoid taking the Black Lady card, which is worth negative points. The player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins.
Objective of the Game
The object of the game is to avoid taking the Black Lady card, which is worth negative points. The game is played over several rounds, with each round consisting of players taking turns playing cards from their hand. The player who wins the trick gets to lead the next one. The game ends when one player reaches a predetermined score or when a certain number of rounds have been played.
Materials Needed for Playing Black Lady
- Standard deck of 52 cards
- Scorekeeping sheet or app
Cards Used
A standard deck of 52 cards is used. The Black Lady card is the queen of spades. All other cards are used as normal.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Black Lady
- Shuffle the deck and deal 13 cards to each player.
- Players look at their cards and decide which ones to keep and which ones to pass to the player on their left.
- Once all players have passed their cards, the player to the left of the dealer leads the first trick by playing any card from their hand.
- Players must follow suit if possible. If they cannot follow suit, they can play any card.
- The player who wins the trick leads the next one.
- The Black Lady card is worth negative points, so players should try to avoid taking it.
- The game ends when one player reaches a predetermined score or when a certain number of rounds have been played.
Keeping Score
Players keep track of their scores on a scorekeeping sheet or app. The Black Lady card is worth negative points, and all other cards are worth their face value. The player with the lowest score at the end of the game wins.
