CHICAGO SCORE: TABLE
In Chicago, you get points according to this table:
| Combination | Points |
|---|---|
| By | 1 |
| Two pairs | 2 |
| Triss | 3 |
| footbridges | 4 |
| Colour | 5 |
| Prison | 6 |
| Fyrtal | 7 |
| Colour ladder | 8 |
| Royal flush | 20* |
| Last stitch | 5 |
| Chicago | 15 (or -15) |
*In some variants, the royal flush gives an instant win.
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HISTORY
Chicago points are used in the card game Chicago, which emerged in Sweden in the 20th century and combines poker hands with tricks and point hunting.
The game is suitable for both family and friends.
USE
Only the best poker hand is rewarded each round with points, while extras are given for the last trick and if you manage to "take Chicago".
All points are totalled continuously, and the first to reach exactly 52 points wins.
TAKTIK
You can bet on, for example, fours or colour ladders, or try to take safe small points.
The right change of cards and good timing during the stick game are crucial.
Anyone who dares to shout "Chicago" can win big - or lose just as much.
VARIANTS
In home games there are special rules, bonuses for special hands, or alternative ways to break ties.
In tournaments, the table and rules are fixed so that the game is fair and clear.
SOCIAL VALUE
Chicago scores are the reason why Chicago is both entertaining, fair and engaging.
Children and adults can participate on an equal footing, and the tactics add dynamism to the game.
