Minnesota Whist

Get ready for an engaging card game experience with Minnesota Whist, now available on your smartphone or tablet! This free-to-play game lets you dive into the world of partnership whist without the complexity of trumps, making it a unique and enjoyable variant popular in Minnesota and South Dakota.

In Minnesota Whist, the objective shifts between "high bid" and "low bid" rounds. Aim to capture seven or more tricks in high bids, or strive to take six or fewer tricks in low bids. This simple yet strategic game is perfect for honing your card-playing skills, fostering teamwork, and enjoying a fast-paced challenge.

Team up with your AI partner to outsmart your opponents in this thrilling card game. Whether you're new to trick-taking games or looking to elevate your skills, Minnesota Whist offers a great platform to grow. Challenge yourself by adjusting the difficulty level to hard when you're ready!

To emerge victorious, coordinate with your AI partner to be the first team to reach the win target, set at either 13 or 7. Keep track of your all-time and session stats to monitor your progress and improvement as you play.

Customize your Minnesota Whist experience to suit your preferences:

• Select your preferred win target
• Opt for a "set bonus" to add an extra layer of strategy
• Choose from easy, medium, or hard difficulty levels
• Decide between normal or fast play modes
• 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 phase
• Review previous hands to analyze your gameplay

Enhance your visual experience by customizing color themes and selecting from various card decks to keep the game visually appealing!

Quickfire Rules:

After dealing the cards evenly among four players, each player bids by placing either a black card (high bid) or a red card (low bid). Bids are revealed starting from the player to the left of the dealer. The first black card turned over signals a 'high' round, where teams aim to win as many tricks as possible. If all bids 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 of the led suit wins the trick, and the winner leads the next trick.

At the end of each round, points are awarded based on the number of tricks each partnership collects. 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 the Latest Version 2.5.6

Last updated on Oct 19, 2024

Thank you for playing Minnesota Whist! This version includes:

• Stability and performance improvements