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a trick-taking card game that originated in Spain and became popular in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries, where players bid on the number of tricks they will win and try to achieve their bids during each round
What is "ombre"?
Ombre is a classic card game that originated in Spain in the 17th century and became popular across Europe. It is typically played by three players using a 40-card Spanish deck or a modified standard deck with the eights, nines, and tens removed. The game begins with a bidding phase, where players compete to declare the trump suit and take on the role of "ombre," or the solo player. The ombre aims to win more tricks than either of the other two players, who team up against them. Players take turns playing one card at a time, and the highest card in the leading suit or the trump suit wins the trick. Points are scored based on the number of tricks won, and additional points may be earned for special combinations or achieving the declared bid.
featuring a gradual transition of colors from light to dark or vice versa
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