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Troggu is a Swiss tarot-based trick-taking game from the Valais region, considered one of the oldest continuously played tarot games surviving in Switzerland.
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What is the Swiss card game Troggu?
Troggu is a Swiss tarot-based trick-taking game that originated in the Valais region. It is played with a 78-card tarot deck and is notable for being one of the oldest continuously played tarot games in Switzerland.
Where in Switzerland is the game of Troggu traditionally played?
The game is historically rooted in the Valais region of Switzerland. It has survived there for centuries while many other regional European card games have faded into obscurity.
What type of cards are used to play Troggu?
Troggu is played using a traditional 78-card tarot deck, which includes a specific suit of permanent trump cards. Unlike standard playing cards, the tarot deck's unique structure dictates the game's complex trick-taking mechanics.
How does Troggu compare to other European card games?
As a tarot-based trick-taking game, Troggu shares mechanical similarities with French Tarot and Austrian Tarock. However, its survival in the Valais region makes it a uniquely preserved piece of Swiss gaming history.
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