Sheepshead is played with 32 cards, each with a different point value and strength. The object of the game is to get at least 61 points by taking a number of tricks.

Sheepshead.org is a free Association for all Sheepshead Players. Our goal is to provide resources for the Sheepshead community and to positively promote the game.

I have considered this issue at great length and conferred with many learned sheepshead players, and the firm conclusion is that, in the call-ace game at least, a good recrack hand is a rare thing.

When to Pick An important part of Sheepshead is knowing when to pick. Pick when you have at least: The two high Queens and are leading or on the end. Any two Queens plus another …

Sheepshead.org is a free Association for all Sheepshead Players. Our goal is to provide resources for the Sheepshead community and to positively promote the game.

Sheepshead Events If you are interested in hosting a tournament or looking how to do it, view our tournament rules section. ** League & Tournament Listings ** Sheepshead Events Other …

First off – read this twice.I get hundreds of email a year asking me to explain the slight specifics of Sheepshead. (normally I am helping settle disputes) Go ahead and email me, I will do the best …

Card game terminology can be really confusing to the beginner and Sheepshead is no exception to the rule. Similar to other well-known games such as Blackjack, Baccarat, Texas Hold’em or …

Three-player sheepshead reduces the emphasis on trump and shifts some of it to the fail aces. With only three cards per trick an ace has a good chance of taking a trick.

Sheepshead, or Schafkopf in German, is an old game that originated in Middle Europe in the mid to late 1700’s. The game is believed to be derived Tarok and Kalabrias.