About the Game

Doppelkopf is Germany’s great partnership game with a twist: the deck is doubled — every card exists twice — and the two holders of the Queens of Clubs form the hidden Re side against Kontra. Alliances only emerge as the cards fall, announcements double the stakes, and special points like the Fuchs and Karlchen reward sharp play to the very last trick.

Basic Rules

1. 1Four players use a doubled 48-card deck — every card exists twice — with hands of twelve.
2. 2The two holders of the Queens of Clubs form the hidden Re side; the other two are Kontra.
3. 3Queens, jacks, all Diamonds and the Tens of Hearts are trump; the Ten of Hearts (Dulle) is the highest.
4. 4Holding both Queens of Clubs is a Hochzeit: the first other player to win an early trick becomes your partner, or you play alone.
5. 5You must follow the effective suit; of two identical cards, the first one played wins.
6. 6Re and Kontra announcements double the score; Keine 90, Keine 60, Keine 30 and Schwarz raise the stakes further.
7. 7The Re side needs 121 of the 240 card points; announcements shift the targets.
8. 8Sonderpunkte reward catching a Fuchs (Diamond Ace), a 40-point trick (Doppelkopf) and Karlchen (Club Jack winning the last trick).

Frequently asked questions

How do you play Doppelkopf?

You can play Doppelkopf right here in your browser: open a public table on this page or invite friends to a private room, and the board updates live for everyone as turns are taken. The numbered list above walks through the 8 core steps — setup, turn order, legal moves and how a round ends. You can also practise against bots first, then switch to real opponents whenever you want.

How many players can play Doppelkopf?

4 players

Is Doppelkopf free to play on LUDOCCA?

Yes. Doppelkopf is free to play on LUDOCCA. Create an account, join a public room, or invite friends to a private match — no download required.

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