Norseman's knock
The highest spades in a modern Swedish pattern pack | |
| Origin | Sweden |
|---|---|
| Alternative names | Norrlandsknack |
| Type | Plain-trick game |
| Family | Rams group |
| Players | 3-5 |
| Cards | 52 |
| Deck | Modern Swedish pattern, French-suited pack |
| Rank (high→low) | Natural (ace high) |
| Play | Clockwise |
| Related games | |
| Rams • knack • köpknack • svängknack | |
Norseman's knock or Norrlandsknack is a classic Swedish card game for 3 to 5 players, known since the mid-1800s. It is traditionally played for money. The game is about winning as many tricks as possible and above all not being completely left without a trick.