Sheepshead is played with 32 cards, each with a different point value and strength. The object of the game is to get at least 61 points by taking a number of tricks.

Sheepshead.org is a free Association for all Sheepshead Players. Our goal is to provide resources for the Sheepshead community and to positively promote the game.

When to Pick An important part of Sheepshead is knowing when to pick. Pick when you have at least: The two high Queens and are leading or on the end. Any two Queens plus another trump, plus some …

I have considered this issue at great length and conferred with many learned sheepshead players, and the firm conclusion is that, in the call-ace game at least, a good recrack hand is a rare thing.

Sheepshead.org is a free Association for all Sheepshead Players. Our goal is to provide resources for the Sheepshead community and to positively promote the game.

Card game terminology can be really confusing to the beginner and Sheepshead is no exception to the rule. Similar to other well-known games such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Texas Hold’em or Roulette, it is …

First off – read this twice.I get hundreds of email a year asking me to explain the slight specifics of Sheepshead. (normally I am helping settle disputes) Go ahead and email me, I will do the best to …

Three-player sheepshead reduces the emphasis on trump and shifts some of it to the fail aces. With only three cards per trick an ace has a good chance of taking a trick.

Sheepshead.org is a free Association for all Sheepshead Players. Our goal is to provide resources for the Sheepshead community and to positively promote the game.

Sheepshead – By Derek Hoffmeister www.sheepsheadapp.com or https://itunes.apple.com/ Sheepshead (Schafkopg) – Gregg Tushaus Sheepshead, the Game Cardshark – Includes …