Ruff and honours

Ruff and Honours
Precursor to Whist
The Honours when Diamonds are trumps
OriginEngland
FamilyTrick-taking
Players4 (2 x 2)
SkillsTactics and Strategy
Cards52
DeckEnglish
PlayClockwise
Playing time25 min.
ChanceMedium
Related games
Triomphe, Whist

Ruff and Honours, Ruffe and Trump or Slamm was an English trick-taking card game that was popular in the 16th and 17th centuries. It was superseded in the 18th century by Whist.