To play, you’ll need a small group of people, preferably between 3 and 6, or the game will only work sometimes. Up and Down the River is a trick-taking card game, my favorite kind. It also refers to how players must navigate the game’s constant up and downs.
I’m still trying to understand why the name ended up at Up and Down the River, but I presume it’s something to do with the fact players need to predict the number of tricks they will take.
One of the most common names for this game is “ Oh Hell!” However, this is deemed distasteful and inappropriate. This game might seem familiar to you because it goes under many names, so chances are, you’ve been told about Up and Down the River before, only it might have been called something different. Once you start reading this guide, you might find yourself experiencing a touch of deja vu, don’t worry, though you’re not going to go crazy, I promise.
