![]() ![]() The original game - which may be referred to as classical Taroc ( Tarocspiel or Taroc-Spiel) - was a simple, three-hander with no bidding but several card combinations, as can be seen from descriptions in the 1750s. This form of Tarot game was introduced into Germany from France around 1720, its initial terminology and mode of play being typically French. It only survives today in Denmark where it is called Tarok.Ĭlassical Grosstarock is not related to the modern 54-card game known as Viennese Grosstarock which developed out of Zwanzigerrufen. It was probably introduced into the southern German states around 1720 but spread rapidly into Austria and northwards as far as the Netherlands and Scandinavia. Grosstarock ( German: Großtarock) is an old three-handed card game of the Tarock family played with a full 78-card Tarot pack. ![]() ![]() Cavalier of Clubs from a Tarot Nouveau deck ![]()
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