Learn the Fundamentals

Start here if you're new to euchre. These lessons cover the fundamentals — rules, bidding, discarding, leading, and lone calls.

Lessons

Lesson 1 - Introduction
Welcome to the step-by-step guide to winning at the game of euchre.
5 min read
Lesson 2 - The Basics
Learn the fundamental rules, card rankings, and scoring system of euchre.
8 min read
Lesson 3 - Bidding
Master the art of bidding - learn when and how to call trump based on position and score.
11 min read
Lesson 4 - What to Discard
Learn which cards to discard and how to communicate with your partner through discards.
4 min read
Lesson 5 - What to Lead
Master the proper card to lead based on position, who made trump, and the cards in your hand.
8 min read
Lesson 6 - When to Call Alone
Learn when to try a lone call, which hands to play alone, and how position and score affect your decision.
6 min read
Lesson 7 - Reviewing What We Learned
A comprehensive review of the core lessons: basics, bidding, discarding, leading, and lone calls.
6 min read