Learn to Play Emperor: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 5/10 |
| Recommended Age | 10+ |
| Game Category | Trick-taking |
Emperor Game Overview
Zwanzig ab is a trick-taking card game that's popular in Germany and Austria. It's a fun and challenging game that's perfect for game night with friends and family. The game is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and can be played with 2-6 players. The objective of the game is to score the most points by winning tricks. If you're looking for a new card game to try, Zwanzig ab is definitely worth checking out!
Objective of the Game
The object of the game is to score the most points by winning tricks. A trick is won by playing the highest card of the suit that was led. The player who wins the trick leads the next one. The game is played over several rounds, and the player with the most points at the end of the game is the winner.
Materials Needed for Playing Emperor
- A standard deck of 52 cards
- Pen and paper to keep score
Cards Used
A standard deck of 52 cards is used to play Zwanzig ab.
Other Supplies Needed
- None
How To Play Emperor
Zwanzig ab:
- Shuffle the deck and deal 10 cards to each player.
- Place the remaining cards face down in the center of the table to form the stock.
- Turn the top card of the stock face up and place it next to the stock to form the discard pile.
- The player to the left of the dealer leads the first trick by playing a card face up on the table.
- The other players must follow suit if possible. If they can't follow suit, they can play any card.
- The player who plays the highest card of the suit that was led wins the trick and leads the next one.
- If a player wins a trick with an ace, king, queen, or jack, they score points. Aces are worth 11 points, kings are worth 4 points, queens are worth 3 points, and jacks are worth 2 points.
- The game continues until all 10 tricks have been played.
- Players add up their points from the tricks they won. The player with the most points at the end of the game is the winner.
Keeping Score
Players keep score by adding up the points they scored from the tricks they won. The player with the most points at the end of the game is the winner.
