Anyone from the Midwest probably has fond memories of playing Euchre. I'm from Chicago and Euchre is mother's milk to me. You know that when you play regularly, your clothes fit better, you're happier and often have a better sex life. At least that's been my experience.

If you're not from the Midwest and you want to experience happiness in life, you must learn how to play Euchre. It's an easy to learn game that isn't too taxing on the mind so a refreshing beverage is an appropriate accompaniment. All levels are welcome. If you are a complete beginner, we have a lesson on how to play one hour before the games begin. That's all the time you need.

Beginning players can learn the game at: www.euchrelinks.com and can play online for free at Pogo.com or Yahoo.com.

Right now our host is Belfiore Italian Ristorante on Cave Creek Rd. It's quiet, has great food and beer and wine.

We play recreational tournaments every other week. Each tournament is named for a kooky holiday. People play to win but it's more important to have fun.

The way the tournaments work....you get to play with a bunch of different partners throughout the night and you add up your points in each game. The one or two top point earners for the night will get a $10 gift certificate to Belfiore Ristorante. A second pot, made up of quarters from people who get Euchred, will be given to the one or two folks with the lowest score....presumably to use to pay for Euchre lessons. :)

So no matter what your skill level, everyone has a chance to win money!

The rules of our group:

1. We don't play Stick the Dealer

2. If you get euchred, you have to put $.25 in the pot.

3. If you renege, the hand is stopped and the opposing team gets 2 points. If the renege happens on an Alone bid, the opposing team gets 4 points.

4. As much as I would prefer to play "a card laid is a card played" when it comes to reneging, many rule books state that if the person realizes they reneged before their partner plays, the card is taken back and there is no penalty.

5. If someone goes alone but does not discard their sixth card, two points is given to the opposing team and the bidding team gets nothing.

6. If someone plays out of turn, the card is taken back and no penalty is assessed.

7. We play eight deals per game. It's our way of keeping tables finishing at the same time.

8. The opposing team gets 4 points for an Alone euchre.

I ask for a one-time-in-your-life $5 donation to pay for the cards, Meetup fee, etc.

 

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Founded Aug 23, 2011
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