Manille | Discover the rules of the game with ION

Learn to play manille with ION

Discover the rules of this ancient card game

Manille is one of the traditional card games that has been played for generations around tables in cafés, living rooms, and at family gatherings. The game is a staple in West Flanders, where ION finds its roots. It is a game full of strategy, luck, and conviviality, where every card can decide whether you win or lose.

Whether you are a true card enthusiast or simply in the mood for a relaxing activity with friends or colleagues: manille brings people together.

Number of players

Manille is best played with four players in two teams of two. This means you always play with the person sitting opposite you.

Card game

The game is played with 32 cards (from 7 to ace in each suit).

Objective

The aim is to score the most points as a team by winning tricks with strong cards.

Basic rules

Trump suit: Before the game begins, a trump suit (for example, hearts) is chosen. Cards in the trump suit are stronger than cards in other suits.
The jack of trump and the nine of trump are the two strongest cards in the entire game. Next come the other trump cards (Ace, Ten, King, …).
Deal the cards: Each player receives 8 cards.
Lead: The player to the left of the dealer leads. They place one card on the table.
Follow: You must follow the suit if you have it. If you don't, you can play another suit: trump (strong) or another card you want to get rid of.
Who wins the round: The player who plays the highest card in the requested suit wins. However, if a trump card is played, the highest trump wins.
The cards from the trick are collected by the winning team.
Scoring: After 8 rounds, the points are counted. The team with the most points wins.
The cards have the following values: Ace (11), Ten (10), King (4), Queen (3), Jack (2), and the rest don't count.

The team that collects the most points after a number of rounds wins the game.

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