Minnesota Whist

A No Trump Partnership Whist Game for Your Smartphone or Tablet!

Experience the excitement of Minnesota Whist, a no-trump partnership card game, now available for free on your smartphone or tablet! Dive into this engaging variant of whist, popular in Minnesota and South Dakota, and challenge yourself against intelligent AI opponents.

Gameplay Overview:

Minnesota Whist is a thrilling partnership game where trumps are not in play. The objective shifts based on whether the round is a "high bid" or a "low bid". In high bids, your team aims to win seven or more of the thirteen tricks. Conversely, in low bids, the goal is to win six or fewer tricks.

Why Play Minnesota Whist?

This simple yet strategic game is perfect for honing your card skills. It encourages teamwork and strategic thinking, making it an excellent choice for unwinding with a fun and fast-paced challenge. Collaborate with your AI partner to outsmart your opponents and strive to be the first partnership to reach the win target, set at either 13 or seven.

Track Your Progress:

Keep tabs on your all-time and session stats to monitor your improvement as you master the game. With customizable options, you can tailor Minnesota Whist to your liking:

• Choose your preferred win target
• Opt for a "set bonus" to add an extra layer of challenge
• Select difficulty levels from easy to hard
• Decide between normal or fast play
• Play in landscape or portrait mode
• Enable or disable single-click play
• Sort cards in ascending or descending order
• Replay hands from either the play or the bid
• Review previous hands played throughout the round

Enhance your visual experience by customizing color themes and selecting from various card decks.

Quickfire Rules:

The game begins with cards evenly distributed among four players. Each player bids either high (black card) or low (red card). The bidding cards are revealed starting from the player left of the dealer. The first black card turned over signifies a 'high' round, where teams aim to win as many tricks as possible. If all cards are red, the round is 'low', and teams try to win as few tricks as possible.

In a high bid round, the player to the right of the one who 'granded' leads the first trick. In a low bid round, the player to the left of the dealer starts. Players must follow suit if possible; otherwise, they can play any card. The highest card in the led suit wins the trick, and the winner leads the next trick.

Scoring:

At the end of each round, points are awarded based on the tricks collected. In high bid rounds, the granding team earns a point for each trick over six. If they fail to reach seven tricks, the opposing team scores one or two points per trick over six, depending on the 'set bonus' setting. In low bid rounds, teams score one point for each trick under seven.

What's New in Version 2.5.6:

Last updated on Oct 19, 2024, this version of Minnesota Whist includes stability and performance improvements, ensuring a smoother gaming experience.

Download Minnesota Whist today and enjoy a classic card game with a modern twist, right at your fingertips!