Jucker (card game)

Jucker, also known as Juckerspiel ("game of Jucker") or Juckern ("playing Jucker"), is a card game that was popular in the Alsace and Palatinate regions on either side of the modern Franco-German border. It is believed to be the ancestor of Euchre and may have given its name to the playing card known as the Joker.

Jucker
Ancestor of Euchre
The Bauer was higher than the Ace
OriginAlsace
Alternative namesJuckerspiel, Juckern
TypePlain-trick game
FamilyEuchre group
Rank (high→low)J > A, otherwise unknown
Related games
Bester Bube  Euchre  Lanterloo  Reunion
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