The most common method used for this game is for all players to draw a card from the shuffled, face-down deck.
The ranking of the cards in the deck are as follows (from high to low) Ace, King, Queen, Jack, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2.īefore beginning play, seating positions and the first dealer should be determined. The game is designed for 2 to 7 players using one standard 52 card deck. Knockout Whist is played in a series of seven deals, with the players striving to win as many tricks as possible during each deal. This game is also commonly known is Reduction Whist, Diminishing Whist or Trumps.
Because of the excitement of the game and the simplicity of the rules, Knockout Whist is often played by children, but the game is also popular among adventurous players of all ages. Knockout Whist is a fun and fast moving member of the Whist family.
