Whist emerged from a popular game called Ruff and Honours, which was itself derived from an older game known as Triumph.ĭuring the 18th and 19th centuries, the game evolved into its well-known form, shedding various elements and rules along the way.
The game is played with a standard 52-card deck and typically involves four players divided into two partnerships.The objective of the game is to accumulate the most points by winning tricks, which are rounds of play where each player contributes one card. Whist is a classic trick-taking card game that originated in England in the 17th century.
