King
- Players: 4 players
- Play time: 40 min
- BGG rating: 7.1
About King
King is a relative of Barbu; it is a trick taking standard deck playing card game. The cards rank as usual from highest to lowest A K Q J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 in each of the four suits. It is played by 4 people, without partnerships.The game consists of 10 hands, each of them represented by a specific Contract the first six are negative,there is no trump suit, with negative points being earned for taking specific tricks or cards. The last four contracts are positive and have a specified trump suit. Players get positive points for each trick won. Whoever has the highest score at the end wins.
- Age
- 8+
- Best with
- 4 players (BGG community)
Rules and prices
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How many players can play King?
King plays with 4 players.
What is the best player count for King?
BoardGameGeek community voters say King is best with 4 players (2 votes).
How long does King take to play?
A game of King takes 40 min.
What age is King for?
The recommended minimum age for King is 8+.
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