"bid whist"の定義と意味

What is a "bid whist"?

Bid whist is a variation of the classic whist card game, popular in the United States, particularly within African American communities. It is typically played by four players in two teams, using a standard 52-card deck. The game begins with a bidding phase, where players bid to determine the number of tricks their team will attempt to win and whether the game will be played with or without a trump suit. The highest bidder sets the rules for the round, including the trump suit, if any. Players then take turns playing cards, and the highest card in the leading suit or the trump suit wins the trick. Points are scored based on meeting or exceeding the bid, and the first team to reach the target score, often 500, wins the game.