trick-taking · Italy
Tressette
Also known as Tresette
Tressette is one of Italy's most-loved partnership card games — a no-trump point-trick game with its own distinctive ranking. Capture Aces and the high cards for points and outscore the other team. Play free in your browser vs bots or friends, no signup.
4–4 players · free · no download · no signup
How to play Tressette
- Note there is no trump — only the led suit wins.
- Follow suit; the highest of the led suit takes the trick.
- Capture Aces and the high cards for points.
- First team to 21 wins.
Tressette rules
Teams & deck
4 players in two partnerships, a 40-card Italian-style deck (no 8, 9, 10).
Ranking & points
Card order: 3, 2, A, K, Q, J, 7, 6, 5, 4. The Ace is worth 1 point; the 2, 3, King, Queen and Jack are worth a third each; the last trick adds 1.
Play
There is NO trump. Follow the led suit if you can; the highest card of the led suit wins the trick.
Scoring
Total your captured points (11 per deal). First team to 21 (or 31) wins.
Strategy tips
- Lead Aces to bank guaranteed points.
- Signal your partner by which suits you lead.
- Keep the last-trick bonus in mind.
Variants
Tressette a perdere · Madrasso · Scopa (related)
Tressette — frequently asked questions
Is there trump in Tressette?
No — Tressette has no trump suit. The highest card of the led suit always wins the trick.
How many points are in Tressette?
Eleven per deal — counting Aces (1 each), the 2/3/face cards (a third each), and the last trick (+1).