Definition & Meaning of "All Fours"

What is "All Fours"?

All Fours is a trick-taking card game that originated in England and became especially popular in the Caribbean. It is usually played by four players in two teams of two, using a standard 52-card deck. The goal is to score points by winning specific cards and tricks. Each game round begins with a bidding phase to determine the trump suit. Players then take turns playing cards, and the highest card in the leading suit or trump suit wins the trick. Points are scored for winning key cards, including the Ace, the Jack, the trump suit's lowest card, and the trick that contains the trump suit's six. The game continues until one team reaches a set number of points, often 14.