How to Host a Euchre Party

Euchre parties are a fun and inexpensive night out. You get to play cards, mingle, and snack on lots of great food too.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 12 people
• 3 card tables
• 12 chairs
• 3 decks of cards
• 12 euchre tally cards
• 3 small cups

1. Invite 12 people and 12 people only for the card party. They must all be present in order to play. Have them all bring a dish and whatever they are drinking.

2. Set up the card tables and chairs so there is enough room for everyone to sit comfortably. Place a deck of euchre cards and a small cup on each table.

3. Hand everyone a tally card once they pay their fee to play which is usually $10 per person. This is the money that will be used for prize money. It equals $120 and you can divide that up into prizes however you see fit. Usually that is $70 for first place, $30 for second, and $20 for third.

4. Play typical euchre BUT each person will deal 3 times and the game is over. You do not play until a score of 10. At the end of the 12 deals both teams will record their score on their tally cards regardless if they win or lose. There will be 11 games so everyone plays with each person once as stated in the tally card.

Tips & Warnings

• You can make it a 2 table party instead with 8 people rather than 12.
• You can also add various jackpots as well.
• Make sure that everyone realizes that this is a firm commitment that they are making and if they fail to show then no one can play.
• Have a couple on reserve that is just a call away just in case.
• Make sure that everyone is on time.
• A typical 12 person euchre party that begins at 7:30pm will usually finish around 1am so adjust your time accordingly.