Description
Tarok is not just a card game but a tradition that has brought friends and families together for generations on evenings full of tension and strategy. The Tarok Playing Cards set has 54 cards, including 22 taroks – permanent trumps that hold the main power in the game.
How tarok is played
Tarok is most often played with four players, but it can also be played with three. The game begins with bidding: based on their cards, players judge how strong they are and compete for the cards in the talon. Whoever bids the strongest game leads the game.
Depending on the bidding, you either play alone against everyone else or call a king and gain a secret partner – often you don't know who your ally is until the very last moment. The goal is not to take as many cards as possible, but to collect high-value cards and successfully announce special bonuses such as trula, pagat and kings.
Why you will like it
- Every game is different: from an ordinary three to solo games without the talon or beggar.
- Success depends on strategy, counting the cards played and reading the other players' moves.
- When a king is called, for a while you don't know who is playing with you, which keeps the tension high.
- Tarok is a true social ritual for weekend get-togethers, student evenings and family gatherings.
Who tarok is for
The set is for players aged 12 and up, and a game takes about 30 minutes. Players like tarok best with four. The game is of medium difficulty, so it suits everyone who enjoys trick-taking games and wants to learn a few more rules.
What might you not like?
Tarok has many rules and different games, so it may not be the best fit for those looking for a game you can explain in a few minutes.
What's in the box
- 54 tarok cards, including 22 taroks
