Both are trick-taking games, but who you play with changes everything. Euchre is a partnership game for four. Oh Hell is every player for themselves, from three to seven, and asks you to win exactly as many tricks as you promised.
| Euchre | Oh Hell | |
|---|---|---|
| Players | 4, in two teams | 3 to 7 |
| Played with | 24 cards: 9 to ace | 52 cards, no jokers |
| Type | Trick-taking | Trick-taking |
| Level | Medium | Medium |
| How long | First to 10 | 13 hands |
| The goal | With your partner, win at least three of the five tricks when you choose trump, or stop the other team when they do. First team to 10 points wins. | Win exactly the number of tricks you bid. Highest total after all hands wins. |
| How you win | The first team to reach 10 points wins. | After the last hand, the highest total wins. |
Choose Euchre if
- you have exactly four players who can pair up
- you like short hands of five tricks
- you want trump and the jacks to matter
Choose Oh Hell if
- you have three to seven players and no partners
- you like a game of promises: win exactly your bid, not one more or less
- you want a longer game: 13 hands
