MENSCH
MENSCH OBJECT OF MENSCH: The object of Mensch is to win rounds of bidding to gain chips. NUMBER OF PLAYERS: 4 players MATERIALS: A modified 52 card deck, chips, and a flat surface. TYPE OF GAME: Trick-Taking Card Game AUDIENCE: Adult OVERVIEW OF MENSCH Mensch is a trick-taking card game playable by 4 players. The goal of the game is to make bids and win tricks to earn more chips. SETUP To modify the deck remove all cards 6 and below. This leaves you with a 32 card deck. The first dealer is chosen randomly and passes to the left for each new deal. The dealer shuffles the deck and deals each player a hand of 8 cards each. Card Ranking The ranking is traditional with Ace (high), King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, and 7 (low). The trump suit ranks Queen of clubs (high), 7, Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, and 8. BIDDING Starting with the player to the left of the dealer each player will have the option to place a bid or pass. each player gets only one chance to ...