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Jul 29, 2025

Darby Connections House Euchre Rules

• Deck: 24 cards — A through 9 in each suit (no Joker).
• Game Length: Play continues until each player has dealt twice. Scores may exceed 10 points.
• Players: Games are for 4 players. If fewer than 4 are present, play online at TricksterCards.com.
• Team Assignment: Teams & Scores determines teams; seating is first-come, first-claimed.
• First Deal: The first person to physically grab the cards becomes the first dealer.
• No Stealing the Deal: The dealer must re-deal in the event of a misdeal.
• Euchre Penalty: A euchre or renege on a lone hand is worth 4 points, not 2.
• Stick the Dealer: If everyone passes twice, the dealer must choose trump.

• Cutting the Deck: Each cut must leave at least 4 cards in both packets.
• Dealing: Deal in groups of 2 or 3 cards at a time.
• Turned-Down Trump: Leave the rejected trump card face-up at the bottom of the deck and sticking out enough to see.
• Calling Out of Turn: If a player calls trump out of turn, their team may not call that suit as trump.
• Renege (Revoke): 
  • Not official until the trick is completed.
  •  If corrected before the trick ends, the incorrect card becomes an exposed card.
•  Exposed Cards: 
  • Any prematurely seen card must remain face-up and be played at the next legal opportunity.
• Lead Out of Turn: 
  • Must be called before the trick ends. 
  • The lead card becomes an Exposed Card. Cards played after can be picked up. 
  • Opposing team may choose the lead suit for the offending team’s next lead. The player to the right of the offender makes the call. 
• Past Tricks: 
  • You may not re-examine past tricks during hand play. 
  • Keep them face-down and orderly in case review is needed.

• Cut the Deck: Slide the top portion toward the dealer and let them complete the cut.
• Going Alone: Move deck toward your partner to make your solo decision obvious.
• Ordering Up: The dealer should discard before picking up the trump card. It is even better to leave the trump card face-up until needed for play.

• Be Kind with Mistakes
  Kindly correct others if they play incorrectly. No penalties the first time — unless it’s a repeated offense or the outcome could affect a winning spot near the end of a tournament.
• Respect the Game
  Even if winning isn’t important to you, it may be to others. One person’s mistake can ruin another’s rare chance at a win.
• Bring Good Vibes
  Smile, be nice, and make friends. If you didn’t laugh with others at least a few times, the problem might not be the game.
• Don’t Be Creepy
  Seriously. Just don’t. We have a system to discreetly exchange contact information and interest.