The good folks at BZH-NY tell us that there will be a Belote night on Tuesday, at the Marche du Sud restaurant (1136 1st Avenue between 62 and 63 street) beginning at 7 p.m.
They write:
It is open to everybody and free for all. Beginners are welcome!
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
AND they also say “La Belote” is a popular French card game with no equivaelnet in the U.S.
There are online Rules of the game.
At the Belote site, we learn:
Belote is one of the most popular card games in France, although it has been known there only for about 70 years. It is a close relative of Clobyosh (also known as Bela), which is played in Jewish communities in many parts of the world, and of the Dutch game Klaverjas.
Belote is a point-trick taking game for 2, 3, or 4 players. Its most interesting form is the 4 player version, which is described first.A 32 card deck is needed ( A K Q J 10 9 8 7).
It seems like it’s a little bit like Bridge, maybe? Gambling, partnerships, its own terms? Whatever, it sounds like it could be a good time.
IF you’re nervous, try playing online a little first, at a multiplayer site, with real players.
