Euchre Tournament - EVERY Sunday - South Lyon, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament
EVERY Sunday - 2017
South Lyon, MI

Location: Witch's Hat Brewing Company
601 S Lafayette St, South Lyon, MI 48178     MAP
Time: 6-9PM (Check in by 5:30pm)
Cost: no buy-in
Rotating partners, 10 min timed rounds

Prizes: Restaurant Gift Cards for 1st & 2nd Places
Questions: 248-486-2595

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Bid Euchre - Pepper

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Recently I played a card game called Pepper, which was a lot of FUN!! ... so I wanted to share it with you
Bid Euchre is similar to Euchre but adds the excitement of bidding for tricks. Pepper is a form of Bid Euchre. There are many versions of Bid Euchre and Pepper. I will describe the rules we used to play one of these versions. It is good if you have six players and can't play regular Euchre. Also if you have 8 players, it's easier to socialize when you are all playing together rather than switching tables as in regular Euchre. If you like playing Euchre, I think you will like Pepper! 

How to Play

Pepper can be played with four, six or eight players in teams of two, three or four players respectively. Team members are seated alternately so that each person is seated beside an opponent.  The cards used includes the four suits (Spades, Diamonds, Clubs, and Hearts) of each face (Jack, Queen, King, Ace). You need one set of these cards for each pair playing. ie. if 4 people are playing you need 2 sets, if 6 people are playing you need 3 sets and if 8 people are playing you need 4 sets. You may want to use Pinochle card decks. Since we use multiple decks, there are duplicates of each card. All cards are dealt out. Cards are dealt one at a time and each player receives 8 cards. Dealing is clockwise starting with the player to the left of the dealer and ending with the dealer.
Bidding
At the beginning of each round of play (after the cards are dealt), the players begin a round of bidding for the trump suit and number of tricks. Starting to the left of the dealer, each player may make a bid or pass. Each bid must surpass the previous bids in number of tricks. It can be the same suit or a different suit. If someone has bid 3 tricks, the subsequent players must bid at least 4 or pass. It is possible to bid "Pepper" in a suit or no-trump, which is similar to a "loner" in Euchre. If you bid Pepper, you can discard one card and one of your team members may pass a card to you to replace the discard. You will receive the first card passed by a team member, so they need to be quick to pass a good card if they have it. It is also possible to bid "double-Pepper" in a suit or no-trump. If you bid double-Pepper, you will play your hand as is and do not discard a card.  Bidding ends with the dealer. 
Trick Play
The player who made the highest bid leads the first trick. Subsequent tricks are led by the person who captured the previous trick. Tricks are captured by playing the highest card on the trick. Suit is important in two ways. First, the lowest trump card is higher than any non-trump card. This means a queen of the trump suit is always higher than the ace of any other suit. Just like in Euchre, the jacks are also special when trump is declared. The jack of the trump suit is the highest card, and is called the Right Bower. The jack of the suit which matches the color of the trump suit (spades/clubs and diamonds/hearts) is called the Left Bower, and is the second highest card. When playing no-trump, there are no bowers, so aces become the high card. The Ace is only highest if it matches the lead card's suit. In other words, if the lead card is the king of clubs, only the ace of clubs is higher. Players must follow the lead card suit if they have it, otherwise they may play as they wish. They are not required to trump if they can't follow the suit. Since we are playing with multiple sets of the same cards, the first played card is always higher than its duplicate. Any trick taken by a team member counts toward the total tricks taken for the team. If you bid Pepper or double-Pepper, you play alone and your team members sit out that hand.
Scoring
A team scores points by capturing tricks. The bidding team must capture minimally the number of tricks they bid, otherwise they are "euchred". If the bidding team is "euchred", they lose points equal to the number of tricks they bid. If they are not "euchred", they earn points equal to the number of tricks captured. The opposing team always earns points equal to the number of tricks captured. If you call Pepper, you earn 12 points if you take all the tricks and lose 12 points if you don't. If you call double-Pepper, you earn 24 points if you take all the tricks and lose 24 points if you don't.
Winning
A team wins by reaching 50 points. Since both teams can earn points, if both teams reach 50 points simultaneously, the winning team is the one who made the bid.   
Other Pepper Card Game Variations from WhiteKnuckleCards.com 
Give  Pepper a try with some of your friends and post a comment to let us know how you liked it!! 
Portions of text from http://bideuchre.sourceforge.net/rules.html
Portions of text from http://pepperrules.blogspot.com/
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Euchre Tournament - EVERY 1st & 3rd Saturday - Howell, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament
EVERY 1st & 3rd Saturday
June 17, 2017
Howell, MI

Date: Saturday, June 3, 2017
Location: Eternity Brewing Company
4060 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843     MAP
Time: 7-9PM
Cost: no buy-in
No partner needed

Prize for the winner
Sign up ahead or just come on in

Questions: 517-295-4904

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20th Annual Chatgamers - July 21 & 22 - Flint, MI

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Register by June 15
Space is Limited!


20th Annual Chatgamers 
2 Day Euchre Event

Dates: Friday/Saturday, July 21 & 22, 2017
Times: 4:00 pm & 9:30 am
Location: B's Bowling Center & Lounge
750 S Center Rd, Flint, MI 48506     MAP
Cost: $60 for entire weekend or $20 per tournament
+ Dimes for Euchres
Dinner included - Cash Bar
Prizes: Paying top 3 places
50/50, Door Prize, Raffle and Euchre Money Drawings
RSVP by June 15 to hold your spot - max of 100 players

Questions: Maria Piotraczk – maria71055@yahoo.com or Bill Doering – photobrat08@gmail.com or 810-240-6338
Registration Info & Chatgamers Euchre Website
Chatgamers Euchre Event Flyer


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Euchre Tournament - EVERY Thursday - Mt Clemens, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament
EVERY Thursday - 2017
Mt Clemens, MI


Location: American Legion Post 4
401 N Groesbeck Hwy, 

Mt Clemens, MI 48043     MAP
Time: 7:00 pm play starts
Cost: $10
Optional Side Pots of $1 each for high game and most loners.
Ten games twice around.
Cash Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place, Most Loners & High Game
You do not have to be a member to play.
Friendly game - Come out and meet new people and make new friends.
Questions:  (586) 469-9271

Euchre Tournament - EVERY 3rd Saturday - May 20 - Livonia, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament
EVERY 3rd Saturday
Livonia, MI

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
Time: 7:00 pm play begins 
Location: Livonia Elks Lodge
31117 Plymouth Rd, Livonia, MI 48150     MAP
Cost: $20
Includes Euchre, pizza and two drinks
Cash Prizes based on number of players
Questions: 734-425-2246

Euchre Tournament - EVERY 1st & 3rd Saturday - Howell, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament
EVERY 1st & 3rd Saturday
May 20, 2017
Howell, MI

Date: Saturday, May 20, 2017
Location: Eternity Brewing Company
4060 E Grand River Ave, Howell, MI 48843     MAP
Time: 7-9PM
Cost: no buy-in
No partner needed

Prize for the winner
Sign up ahead or just come on in

Questions: 517-295-4904

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Euchre Tournament - May 19 - Fraser, MI

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Lions Euchre Tournament
May 19
Fraser, MI

Date: Friday, May 19, 2017
Location: Fraser Lions Club
34540 Utica Rd, Fraser, MI 48026     MAP
Time: 7:30 pm play begins (doors open at 6:30)
Cost: $15 per person 
Includes Euchre, prizes, pizza, pop and 1 drink ticket
Cash Bar
RSVP or Questions: Wally Stamper 586-362-0481
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Euchre Tournament - Saturday, May 13 - St Clair Shores, MI

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St Margaret Euchre Tournament
May 13
St Clair Shores, MI

Date: Saturday, May 13, 2017
Location: St. Margaret Church Gym
21201 Thirteen Mile, St. Clair Shores, MI 48082     MAP
(Please park in the back of the church)
Time: 7:00 pm play begins (registration starts at 6:30)

Cost: $10 per person  (includes refreshments - 21 and older only)
+ quarters for euchres
50/50 drawings, Jackpots
NO smoking at tables
Partners picked by blind draw
Cash Prizes based on attendance
Questions: stmargareteuchre@yahoo.com
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Euchre Tournament - Friday, May 12- Flushing, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament
May 12, 2017
Flushing, MI

Flushing Knights of Columbus #8489
Euchre Tournament

Time: 6:30pm Play begins (6:00 Check-in begins)
Location: St Robert Parish Activity Center
310 N Cherry St, Flushing, MI 48433
     MAP
(NW of Flint)
Cost: $5 - Snacks & beverages available

No partner needed - Must be 18 to play
Cash Prizes - 50/50 Drawings

Euchre Tournament Fundraiser - May 6 - Ann Arbor, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre is a great way to do FUNdraising which is FUN! I would like to help these organizations promote their events. As I am made aware of FUNdraising Euchre Tournaments, I will let you know. If you live in the area and would like to attend and support the cause, please do! That's what life is about - taking advantage of opportunities to help each other along the way!  Thanks to all of you who are able to attend and help make these Euchre Tournament FUNdraisers a success!


Cards for Kids 
Euchre Tournament Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017
Time: 4:30 - 8:30pm
Location: Conor O'Neill's
318 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104     MAP
Cost: $40 per player 
Free Appetizers - Drink Specials - DJ - Raffle Prizes
General Admission - $10 - 6pm to Midnight
Register Online: http://trailsedgecamp.org

Cards for Kids Euchre Tournament Fundraiser Flyer

Proceeds will benefit Trail's Edge Camp for Ventilator-Dependent Children!!
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Euchre Tournament Fundraiser - Saturday, May 6 - Plymouth, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre is a great way to do FUNdraising which is FUN! I would like to help these organizations promote their events. As I am made aware of FUNdraising Euchre Tournaments, I will let you know. If you live in the area and would like to attend and support the cause, please do! That's what life is about - taking advantage of opportunities to help each other along the way!  Thanks to all of you who are able to attend and help make these Euchre Tournament FUNdraisers a success!


Salem Wrestling Euchre Tournament
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2017
Time: 7:00 pm Play Begins (6:00 pm Check in & food starts)
Location: Plymouth Elks Lodge
41700 Ann Arbor Rd, Plymouth, MI 48170     MAP
Cost: $15 plus $1 for Euchres
Prizes: 1st, 2nd & 3rd Places
50/50, Gift Basket and Prize Raffles
Cash Bar - 21+ Please
Some entrees will be provided; please bring a dish or dessert to pass!

Questions: Rose Bennett at rtorcolacci99@yahoo.com
Salem Wrestling Euchre Tournament Fundraiser Flyer


Proceeds will benefit the Salem Rocks Wrestling Team!!

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Euchre Tournament FUNdraiser - May 5 - Lake Orion, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre is a great way to do FUNdraising which is FUN! I would like to help these organizations promote their events. As I am made aware of FUNdraising Euchre Tournaments, I will let you know. If you live in the area and would like to attend and support the cause, please do! That's what life is about - taking advantage of opportunities to help each other along the way!  Thanks to all of you who are able to attend and help make these Euchre Tournament FUNdraisers a success!

Lake Orion Bands
Euchre Tournament Fundraiser

Date: Friday, May 5, 2017
Time: 7-10pm
Location: Knights of Columbus Banquet Hall
1400 Orion Rd Lake Orion, MI 48362     MAP
Cost: $25 per player
Includes Euchre & snacks (BYOB)

Prizes for top finishers
Must be 21 or older to attend
Register online at Eventbrite

Questions: Laurie Hough @ laurie@edict.com
Lake Orion Bands Euchre Tournament Fundraiser Flyer

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Euchre Tournament - FIRST Friday - May 5 - Fenton, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament
FIRST Friday of Every Month
Fenton, MI

Date: Friday, May 5 2017 
Location: Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE) 2460
1490 N Leroy Street, Fenton, MI 48430     MAP
Time: 7:00 pm play begins
5:30 pm Food is available for purchase. Menu varies.

Cost: $5 + Optional side pots
50 cents for euchres
Cash Prizes (80% prize payout)
Questions: Casey 810-820-0199  or firkincasey@yahoo.com
Fraternal Order of Eagles Euchre Tournament Flyer

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Euchre Tournament - EVERY Tuesday - Ann Arbor, MI

Euchre Tournament
Euchre Tournament
EVERY Tuesday - 2017
Ann Arbor, MI

Time: 7:00pm play begins (Check-in at 6:30)
Location: The Session Room
3685 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103     MAP
No buy in - playing just for fun
Point-based tournament
Players must register in advance as a team.
Register Online

Questions: 734-585-7300 or email Cole at cole@sessionrooma2.com
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