Svängknack
French-suited pack | |
| Rank (high→low) | Natural (Ace high) |
|---|---|
| Play | Clockwise |
| Related games | |
| Rams • Knack • Köpknack • Norseman's knock • Trekort | |
Svängknack ("swing knock") is a Swedish card game for 6 to 8 players[1] that is a further development of Knack and, like the latter, is mainly played for money.
Cards
A normal
Deal and bidding
The dealer is chosen by lots and antes an agreed stake to the pot that is divisible by three. In each
If the second player has swung, the first is not allowed to play as he did not seize the opportunity to swing. However, the first player may announce "last man" at the outset which means he will join if B swings and everyone else folds. If all fold, the swinger sweeps the pot.[1]
Play
The game for the pot involves trick-taking with strict rules on how the cards may be played. The swinger leads to the first trick and must play the trump Ace if he has it. Players must follow suit or trump if unable. For each trick taken, you win a third of the pot. Players who have joined but have not taken a trick pay a penalty instead.[1]
Winning
Each trick taken earns ⅓ of the pot. If three play and each takes a trick, "the pot goes out" and the next dealer places the agreed ante in the pot for the next deal. Otherwise, each player who fails to take a trick pays the full stake to the pot for the next deal. The dealer still has to pay the agreed ante.[1]
See also
References
Literature
- Tjugoett: spelregler för tjugoett intressanta och trevliga sällskapsspel. Malmö: Printer Agency. 1950. pp. 21–22.
External links
- Svängknack – rules (1950) (Swedish).
- Svängknack – Hammenhög rules (Swedish).
- Svängknack – rules from pokerforum (Swedish).
