How to Play Barbu: Part 2

Summary: Playing cards date back to ancient China, where they are believed to have originated, when paper currency was both the vehicle for the card games and the bet. One popular card game that incorporates playing cards is Barbu. Barbu is a trick-taking card game that is not dissimilar to hearts, where players take turns leading sub-games called contracts. Barbu originated in France in the early 20th century where it was especially popular with university students. Translated, the name means "the bearded man" or simply "the beard," a reference to the king of hearts, a card of special significance in the game.

In this free video series, our expert will teach you how to play Barbu. He will tell you about nullos, the history of Barbu, and bout special cards like queens, the king of hearts and the suit of hearts in general. He will also teach you the rules of Barbu, all about tricks and trick-taking, and bidding options like the last two option and the fan-tan option. Our expert will teach you about the importance of partnership and how to do the ravage city option before talking about doubling, counting cards, finesse positions and live vs. internet play.