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Skitgubbe

A Swedish game meaning 'dirty old man'. In phase one, collect cards by winning tricks. In phase two, get rid of those cards by beating opponents' plays. Last one holding cards is the Skitgubbe!
2 players
15-25 min
Easy

What You'll Need

🃏 Standard 52-card deck

About This Game

A Swedish game meaning 'dirty old man'. In phase one, collect cards by winning tricks. In phase two, get rid of those cards by beating opponents' plays. Last one holding cards is the Skitgubbe!

Popular nationally

How to Play

  1. Use standard 52-card deck
  2. Deal 3 cards each; remaining cards form stock
  3. Phase 1: Play 2-card tricks; higher card wins regardless of suit
  4. Draw after each trick to maintain 3 cards
  5. Last card drawn sets trump for phase 2
  6. Phase 2: Beat played cards with higher same-suit card or any trump
  7. Can't beat? Pick up the cards
  8. Last player with cards is the 'Skitgubbe' (loser)
  9. For 2 players: use optional separate draw pile (about 12 cards)
Added 28 days ago
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