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Stories about the Spanish deck, the rules explained plainly, details about our decks and project news.
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Why are card numbers located in the corners?
Corner indices seem like they have been around forever, but they are a 19th-century invention. We explain their purpose and how they changed the way we play.
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What is a «parda» in card games?
A parda is a tie. In Truco and Truc, when two cards of equal value are played in a trick, a parda occurs. Here is how it is resolved.
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What is a Coto in Tute and Guiñote?
A coto is a set of games. The winner of the coto is the one who first reaches an agreed number of won games. Here is how it works.
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What is an 'Envite' in Spanish card games?
To 'envidar' is to propose that a hand be worth more. It features in Mus, Truco, and Envite Canario. We explain what it is and how to respond.
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Rules and concepts ·
Asistir, montar, and fallar: what do they mean?
These are the three most common terms heard during a game of Tute or Guiñote (trick-taking card games). We explain each one with simple examples.
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