Learn to Play Quebec: Rules & Tips
| Players | 2-6 Players |
| Difficulty | 5/10 |
| Recommended Age | 10+ |
| Game Category | Trick-taking |
Quebec Game Overview
Quebec is a trick-taking card game that originated in Canada. It is played with a standard deck of 52 cards and can be played by 2 to 6 players. The game is easy to learn and offers a lot of excitement and strategy. In this guide, we will teach you how to play Quebec, including the rules, strategies, and tips for winning.
Objective of the Game
The object of Quebec is to win tricks and score points. A trick is won by playing the highest card of the suit led or by playing a trump card. The player who wins a trick leads the next one. The game ends when all the cards have been played, and the player with the most points wins.
Materials Needed for Playing Quebec
- A standard deck of 52 cards
- Paper and pen for scorekeeping
Cards Used
Quebec is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. No jokers are used.
Other Supplies Needed
None
How To Play Quebec
- Shuffle the deck and deal the cards evenly among the players.
- Decide on the trump suit by turning over the top card of the deck. The suit of that card becomes the trump suit for the game.
- The player to the left of the dealer leads the first trick by playing a card from their hand.
- The other players must follow suit if possible. If they cannot follow suit, they can play any card.
- The player who plays the highest card of the suit led or the highest trump card wins the trick.
- The player who wins a trick leads the next one.
- After all the cards have been played, count the points. Aces are worth 4 points, kings are worth 3 points, queens are worth 2 points, and jacks are worth 1 point. The player with the most points wins.
Keeping Score
Players keep score by adding up the points they have won in each trick. The player with the most points at the end of the game wins.
