Card Game

Euchre

The classic Midwestern trick-taking card game!

You/North: 0
East/West: 0

Dealing cards...

North (Partner)
West
East
Your Hand

About Euchre

Euchre is a classic American trick-taking card game that's especially popular in the Midwest. Played with a 24-card deck (9s through Aces), it's known for its unique trump system featuring the "Right Bower" (Jack of trump) and "Left Bower" (Jack of same color).

Four players form two partnerships. Each hand, players bid to make trump, then try to win at least 3 of 5 tricks. Score points by making your contract or "euchring" your opponents when they fail to make theirs.

This browser version lets you play against AI opponents anytime. Perfect for practicing your Euchre skills or enjoying a quick game during a break!

How to Play Euchre

1

Make Trump

When the upcard is shown, decide to "order it up" (make that suit trump) or pass. If all pass, pick any other suit.

2

Follow Suit

Play a card of the led suit if you have one. Trump beats other suits. The Left Bower counts as trump!

3

Win Tricks

Win at least 3 of 5 tricks to score. Win all 5 for a "march" (2 points). Get euchred if you fail!

4

Score 10 to Win

First team to 10 points wins the game!

Euchre Tips & Strategies

  • •Order up with 3+ trump cards - you have a good chance of making it
  • •Remember the Left Bower - it's the second-highest trump card
  • •Lead trump to draw out opponents' trump cards
  • •Watch what cards have been played to track remaining trump
  • •Support your partner - if they lead high, don't waste your trump

Why Play Euchre on YaliKit?

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Quick Games

Perfect for breaks

Yes! Euchre is completely free to play online. No downloads, no subscriptions, no hidden costs.
Euchre uses a 24-card deck: 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King, and Ace of each suit. Lower cards are removed from a standard deck.
The Jack of the trump suit is the 'Right Bower' (highest card). The Jack of the same color is the 'Left Bower' (second highest). For example, if hearts are trump, Jack of hearts is Right Bower and Jack of diamonds is Left Bower.
Absolutely! Euchre is fully optimized for mobile devices, tablets, and desktop computers.
After cards are dealt, an upcard is shown. Players can accept it as trump or pass. If all pass, players can call any suit as trump. Trump cards beat all other suits.
When making trump, you can choose to 'go alone' without your partner. If you win all 5 tricks alone, you score 4 points instead of 2!
First team to reach 10 points wins the game. You score 1-4 points per hand depending on who made trump and how many tricks were won.
Yes! Your game statistics are automatically saved in your browser's local storage.

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