He says euchre originated from the Alsatian game Jucker. Other card historians, such as Catherine Perry Hargreave, argue that euchre evolved from the French game écarté, a descendant of the ...

A Grand Rapids gaming bar is breaking down barriers to teach Michiganders what really matters — how to play euchre.

The modern game of euchre consists of two teams who sit diagonally from each other and work together to win at least three out of five “tricks.” The deck is not your standard of 52 cards. Rather, you ...

Ruth Carr is a euchre player. So are her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Carr said she has been playing euchre for at least 70 years. “When you lived through the Great ...

Euchre is a cultural tradition for me. Growing up in rural southwestern Ontario in the 1980s, it was a card game nearly everyone learned to play.

Sure, Michiganders love euchre, but it isn't the only card game associated with our great state. Have you heard of Michigan rummy? Also known as 500 rummy, Michigan rummy is a card game you can ...

For Midwesterners, the card game you're most likely to play is euchre, according to a survey conducted by TopUSCasinos. The study, which surveyed 1,000 Americans, also found that Americans played ...

Card game historians cite similarities between euchre terms and German words to strengthen theories of its German origins, which also explains its endurance in Indiana and other Midwestern states.

This four-person, trick-taking card game—originally called Juckerspiel—was brought over by German immigrants who settled in the Midwest. Euchre, it turns out, reflects life. The game is played ...

Euchre is a classic card game that is currently enjoying a revival. Its simplicity and speed make it attractive to card players who have limited time, and its balance of luck and skill gives both ...