Mouche

This game originated from France are was extremely popular in XVIII century. Since then its numerous variants attach a certain charm to it. There are from 3 to 7 players. Three players take a pack of 32 cards. Four players play 36 cards. The greater number of players use 52 cards. Places are distributed by lot: players pull cards from a pack. The one who took the lowest card deals first. Those who pulled the cards of the same dignity, pull one more time. The dealer deals five cards to each player one at a time. The trump card is placed in the middle of the table. Ace is the strongest cards. The ace of spades is called mouche. Each player makes notes; he writes the figure of 25 under the line and deducts numbers during the game. In the game of XVIII century, mentioned in the works of Derzhavin and Fonvizin, there were 30 chips.

Each player drew an arc on the table and cut it two by a vertical line. The left side was marked by T, it was meant for tricks. The right side marked R was meant for Remise. The figure 30 (or 25) was placed above the vertical line.

Players bid by turn. The one who deducted the fixed number first wins. Each player gives him chips. The figure is notes till the final payments.

Description

The dealer deals out cards from left to right. Five cards are dealt to each player one at a time. Player look into the cards after the trump is exposed. Then the dealer asks the players who is willing to buy cards. One should slough the longest suit and the lower cards first. It is no use to keep aces and hope to take tricks: any player may head a trick. It is better to keep only trumps.

Players should follow the suit or give a trump card.

If you have bad cards, it is better to say "pass" and set aside your cards, refusing the game.

If the dealer have dealt more cards or a cards was placed face up, he deals once again.

If only one or two tricks lack to 30 (25), a player should be extremely attentive. He may take extra trick by mistake. Then he loses winnings and has to start from the very beginning.