Gameplay
Hand
Definition
A complete round of Sheepshead, from dealing through scoring. Also refers to the cards a player is holding.
Related Terms
Trick
One round of play where each player contributes one card. There are 6 tricks in a hand. The highest card wins the trick.
Dealer
The player who deals the cards. The deal rotates clockwise after each hand. The player to the dealer's left gets first chance to pick.
Points
The scoring value of cards: Aces=11, Tens=10, Kings=4, Queens=3, Jacks=2, 9/8/7=0. Total in deck: 120.