Minnesota Whist

A No Trump Partnership Whist Game for Your Smartphone or Tablet!

Experience the excitement of Minnesota Whist, a popular no-trump partnership card game from Minnesota and South Dakota, right on your smartphone or tablet. This free-to-play game lets you track your stats and challenge intelligent AIs, making it perfect for honing your card-playing skills.

About Minnesota Whist

Unlike other whist variants, Minnesota Whist does not feature trumps, adding a unique twist to the game. The objective varies between "high bid" and "low bid" hands. In high bids, the aim is to win seven or more of the thirteen tricks, while in low bids, you strive to win six or fewer tricks.

Gameplay and Strategy

Minnesota Whist is an excellent game for developing strategic thinking and teamwork. Enjoy fast-paced fun as you collaborate with your AI partner to outsmart your opponents. Whether you're new to trick-taking games or a seasoned player, Whist offers a great way to grow your skills. Turn up the difficulty to hard mode when you're ready for a challenge!

To win, coordinate with your AI partner to be the first team to reach the win target, set at either 13 or 7 tricks.

Track Your Progress

Keep an eye on your all-time and session stats to monitor your improvement as you master the game!

Customize Your Experience

Tailor Minnesota Whist to your preferences with a range of customization options:

• Choose your preferred win target
• Opt for a "set bonus" feature
• Select difficulty levels: easy, medium, or hard
• Choose between normal or fast play
• Play in landscape or portrait mode
• Enable or disable single-click play
• Sort cards in ascending or descending order
• Replay hands from either the play or the bid phase
• Review previous hands throughout the round

Enhance your visual experience by customizing color themes and card decks to keep the game fresh and engaging.

Quickfire Rules

The game begins with cards evenly dealt among four players. Each player bids either high (with a black card) or low (with a red card). Bids are revealed starting left of the dealer. If a black card is turned over first, the round is played 'high,' and the player who turned over the first black card ('granded') leads the first trick. If all bids are red, the game is played 'low,' and the player to the left of the dealer leads.

In a high bid round, the player to the right of the 'granded' player leads the first trick. In a low bid round, the player to the left of the dealer leads. Players must follow suit if possible; otherwise, they can play any card. The highest card in the led suit wins the trick, and the winner leads the next trick.

At the end of each round, points are awarded based on the number of tricks each partnership collects. In high bid rounds, the 'granded' team earns a point for each trick over 6. If they fail to reach 7 tricks, the opposing team earns points per trick over 6, depending on the 'set bonus' setting. In low bid rounds, teams earn a point for each trick under 7.

What's New in Version 2.5.6

Last updated on Oct 19, 2024

Thank you for playing Minnesota Whist! This version includes:

• Stability and performance improvements

Download Minnesota Whist today and immerse yourself in this engaging no-trump partnership game, perfect for players of all skill levels!