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Learn to Play Euchre
Basic rules to help you learn how to get started playing Euchre.

 

 

 

Euchre Options
Learn how to set options within the game.

 

 

 

Euchre Variations
Try these popular variants for a different challenge!

 

 

 

Euchre Glossary
Reference common game terms here.

 

 

 

Joe Andrews Articles

 

 

 

Joe Andrews is author of the book The Complete Win At Euchre and writes regular articles on Euchre, providing strategies, tips, advice, and more.

 

 

 

December 2005
Get the answers to last month’s quiz.

 

 

 

November 2005
Put your Euchre skills and knowledge to the test in Joe’s annual holiday quiz.

 

 

 

October 2005
Learn how to play a fun variation of Euchre – “Super Bower”.

 

 

 

September 2005
Joe answers August’s quiz question, discusses basic etiquette and what to say – and not to say – at the card table.

 

 

 

 

 

August 2005
Joe introduces us to a new variation of Euchre — Cutthroat — a game for 4 players, each one solo and out for themselves.

 

 

 

July 2005
Joe discusses the pros and cons of the 8x8 Progressive versus Round Robin format tournament play. Check in and see which fits your style.

 

 

 

June 2005
There’s more math for the left-brained Euchre enthusiast this month, plus plenty of information on trumps!

 

 

 

May 2005
The mathematically minded will enjoy this month’s installment, as will anyone who wants more information on going Alone.

 

 

 

April 2005
Here we have the second half of those all-important Euchre rules, plus an in-depth look at “next” calls and why they can be very beneficial to your strategy.

 

 

 

March 2005
This month, Joe describes a helpful item for live Euchre play, and offers the first half of the Ten Big Rules of Euchre.

 

 

 

February 2005
Do cooking and Euchre go together? This month, Joe discusses the intricacies of gameplay and the sad fate of stale pasta.

 

 

 

January 2005
Learn a bit about Euchre’s regional appeal and online following, and analyze a very interesting hand indeed.

 

 

 

2004 Column of the Month archive
Bidding basics, progressive play, calling Next and going Alone: Joe covers everything from Euchre essentials to the role of good old-fashioned luck.

 

 

 

2003 Column of the Month archive
Learn about the Safety Play, X-Ray Attack, top 10 mistakes novice players make and attend Euchre Court!

 

 

 

2002 Column of the Month archive
Hands of the month, quizzes, solutions, tips -- 2002 is packed with expert tips and advice from Joe Andrews.

 

 

 

2001 Column of the Month archive
Read players’ top ten Euchre tips, more quizzes and analyses, and learn about the evolution of card playing online.

 

 

 

2000 Column of the Month archive
Take a look at Euchre variations, learn about the history of Euchre, and master 24-card game strategies.

 

 

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