Viennese Grosstarock

In this article, we will explore the impact that Viennese Grosstarock has had on our society. Since its emergence, Viennese Grosstarock has generated great interest and debate among experts and the general public. Throughout history, Viennese Grosstarock has played a crucial role in various aspects of our lives, influencing everything from politics to popular culture. Through detailed analysis, we will examine how Viennese Grosstarock has shaped our perceptions and behaviors, as well as its relevance in the contemporary context. Likewise, we will address the future implications of Viennese Grosstarock and its likely evolution in the coming years.

Viennese Grosstarock is a modern, three-player Austrian card game of the Tarock family that emerged in Vienna during the 1950s and 1960s. The game died out in the 1970s, but was revived in 2004 and further developed.[1]

Description

Viennese Grosstarock is a Tarock card game for three-players played with a 54-card Tarock pack. The name, which means 'big tarock', refers to the size of the pack which was larger than the 40-card pack used for the more common game of Zwanzigerrufen. In the same way, the name 'Grosstarock' was used in the 19th-century to refer to the original 78-card game at a time when the 54-card game was introduced and spreading throughout Austria and into Germany. However, the two games are not directly related.[1]

Unique features of the Viennese Grosstarock include its "idiosyncratic method of counting the cards" and the ability of an opponent to pick up the declarer's discards and play a higher contract.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c Dummett & McLeod 2009, pp. 18/19.

Bibliography

  • Dummett, Michael; McLeod, John (2009). A History of Games Played with the Tarot Pack: Supplement. Oxford: Maproom.