Amerikaner – the Norwegian bidding game online

Amerikaner is a popular Norwegian card game for four players with a full deck. Bid the number of tricks you will take, pick up the widow, name trumps and call a card – its holder becomes your secret partner. Bid all tricks alone to play an 'Amerikaner'.

The rules in brief

• You bid tricks: at least 6.
• The bidder takes the kitty and discards 4.
• The first card led sets trumps; the partner is revealed by the called card.

Full rules of Amerikaner

Questions and answers

Is Amerikaner on schnapser.app free?

Yes. You can play Amerikaner completely free and without ads. No registration is needed; signing in with Google is optional and only needed for rankings and friends.

Can I play Amerikaner against the computer?

Yes. Computer players with three skill levels fill the empty seats, so you can start a game of Amerikaner at any time – alone or with friends.

How do I play Amerikaner with friends?

Create a private room and share the link or the five-letter room code. Your friends join in the browser – no app or download needed. Empty seats can be filled with computer players.

Does it work on a phone?

Yes. schnapser.app runs in any modern browser on phones, tablets and computers and can be installed on the home screen like an app.

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