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The Origins of Rook

Rook, the quintessential card game, has had a long and fascinating history spanning over a century. As a trick-taking game, Rook has enthralled players for generations as they vie to win tricks, or groups of cards played in a single round, using a special deck of cards that includes a set of cards known as…

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Play Kentucky Discard

Kentucky Discard is the official tournament version of the card game Rook. Rook is a trick-taking game played with a specialized deck of cards. There are four players, each paired with a partner. There are 41 special cards numbered 5 thru 14. Cards are colored Black, Green, Red, and Yellow, and there is one special…

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