Belote

Belote is probably the most played game in France, essentially by adults (youngsters will probably play the "coinche" variant or Tarot during high school).

It has been known since around 1930 in France, and is played as a family game or as a gambling game (even if the latter has been prohibited in bistros).

A 32-card deck is needed (that means a poker deck without cards 2 – 6 and without jokers).

Belote is a point-trick taking game for 4 players.

Players forms teams of 2. Partners sit at opposite seats.

The dealer gives everybody 3 cards face down, then 2.