Multiplayer All Fours

All Fours is a classic 4-player card game that originated in England during the 17th century. It has since made its way to North America and has become the national game of Trinidad. To play, a standard deck of playing cards is used, and two players sitting opposite to each other are teamed up, forming two partnerships.

At the beginning of each hand, the dealer deals 6 cards to each player and reveals the topmost card from the remainder. The suit of the revealed card may become the trump used in the hand, but the player on the right of the dealer has the right to choose whether to accept that suit as the trump or not.

If the suit is not accepted, the dealer may choose to keep that suit as the trump while giving 1 point to the opponents, or to select another trump. If the dealer chooses another trump, they must deal 3 more cards to each player, and then reveal the topmost card from the remainder. This procedure repeats until a different suit is revealed, or all cards are dealt before revealing a different suit. If an A, 6, or J is revealed, the dealer's team immediately receives 1, 2, or 3 points, respectively.

Once the trump suit is set, the player on the right of the dealer plays the first card, and the suit of that card becomes the leading suit. The play then continues in a counterclockwise direction. If a player has a card of the leading suit, they can choose to play a card of the leading suit or a trump. If they do not have a card of the leading suit, they can play any card.

After all players have played a card, the highest ranking card of the leading suit when no trump is played or the highest ranking card of the trump will win the trick. The player who played the winning card then leads the next round.

Overall, All Fours is a fun and challenging card game that is enjoyable for players of all skill levels. Its rich history and unique gameplay make it a must-try for any card game enthusiast.