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Doppelkopf is the national card game of northern Germany: four players, two hidden teams, and a double deck of 48 cards. You play for tricks and card points — and only the Queen of Clubs (the "Alte") reveals who your partner really is.

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Doppelkopf in a nutshell

Played with 48 cards (two copies of 9 through Ace in four suits) by four players with 12 cards each. All Queens, all Jacks, all Diamonds and both tens of Hearts (Dullen) are trumps. Whoever holds a Queen of Clubs plays on the Re team — partners stay secret until a Queen of Clubs is played.

Trump order and card points

The strongest card in the game is the ten of Hearts (Dulle), followed by the four Queens and four Jacks:

Rank (high → low)Cards
1♥10 (Dulle, twice)
2–5♣Q (Alte), ♠Q, ♥Q, ♦Q
6–9♣J, ♠J, ♥J, ♦J
10–13♦A, ♦10, ♦K, ♦9 (each twice)

Side suits rank A > 10 > K > 9 (Hearts without the 10, which is trump). Card points: Ace 11, Ten 10, King 4, Queen 3, Jack 2, Nine 0 — 240 points in total.

Frequently asked questions

How many cards are used in Doppelkopf?

48 cards — a double deck with 9, 10, Jack, Queen, King and Ace in four suits; every card exists twice.

How many players play Doppelkopf?

Four players in two teams; partners are determined by the two Queens of Clubs, not by seating.

What is the Dulle?

The ten of Hearts. Both Dullen are the highest trumps and beat even the Queen of Clubs.

What is the "Alte"?

The Queen of Clubs — the second-highest trump. The two players holding the club Queens form the Re team.

What is a fox?

The Ace of Diamonds. It is trump but easily caught: capturing an opponent's fox earns a bonus point.

When does the Re team win?

With at least 121 of 240 card points. Exception: if only Kontra announced, 120 points already win for Re.

How much is an announcement worth?

"Re" and "Kontra" each add 2 points to the game value; both must be called before playing your second card.

What is a "Doppelkopf"?

A trick containing at least 40 points — four Aces or Tens. It scores one extra point for the party winning the trick.

Can I play Doppelkopf online for free?

Yes — at doppelkopf.yeeqia.com you play directly in the browser, no download and no sign-up needed for the free table.