Ruff and honours
Ruff and Honours, Ruffe and Trump or Slamm was an English trick-taking card game that was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries; it was superseded in the 18th century by Whist.
| Precursor to Whist | |
The Honours when Diamonds are trumps | |
| Origin | England |
|---|---|
| Family | Trick-taking |
| Players | 4 (2 x 2) |
| Skills | Tactics and Strategy |
| Cards | 52 |
| Deck | English |
| Play | Clockwise |
| Playing time | 25 min. |
| Chance | Medium |
| Related games | |
| Triomphe, Whist | |
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