Deluxe Belote

Rediscover the classic French trick-taking card game! Deluxe Belote is a faithful and feature-rich digital adaptation, crafted with care for both seasoned veterans and complete newcomers. Team up with a smart AI partner, challenge cunning opponents, and master the art of the bid and the trump.

Features At a Glance

• Smart AI: Play with and against a challenging AI that understands the rules and plays strategically. Comes with multiple difficulty settings (Easy, Medium, Hard).
• Revolutionary Tutor Mode: New to Belote? No problem! Turn on the Tutor to get real-time explanations of the rules, guidance on what you can play, and hints for every move. It's the best way to learn!
• Authentic Belote Rules: A rock-solid rules engine that correctly handles all the complexities:
  • Two-round bidding process.
  • Strict trumping and over-trumping rules.
  • Accurate scoring for card points, "Dix de Der," Belote-Rebelote, Capot, and failed contracts (Chute).
• Full Customization: Tailor the game to your favorite house rules. Enable or disable Full Declarations (Tierce, Quarte, Carré) and set the target score for the match.
• Multiple Ways to Play:
  • Single Player: You and an AI partner vs. two AI opponents.
  • Two Player Hotseat: Team up with a friend on the same computer.
  • AI vs AI: Sit back, relax, and watch the AI battle it out. Perfect for studying strategy.
• Polished Interface: A clean, responsive, and beautifully animated game table. Includes a full game log, dark mode, sound effects, and background music.
• Comprehensive In-Game Help: A detailed "How to Play" guide is available anytime from the main menu.
• 100% Free & In-Browser: No downloads, no installations. Just click and play.

This is more than just a game; it's the ultimate Belote trainer. The AI is sharp and the Tutor Mode makes learning the complex rules an absolute breeze.

What is Belote?

Belote is a 4-player trick-taking game played in partnerships (North/South vs. East/West). It's a game of strategy, memory, and teamwork. After the cards are dealt, players bid to choose the trump suit for the round. Your goal is to work with your partner to win tricks containing valuable cards and declare special combinations (like the King and Queen of trump for a "Belote!") to score more points than your opponents.

If you enjoy games like Hearts, Spades, Euchre, or Bridge, you will feel right at home with the thrilling strategy of Belote.

Why Deluxe Belote is the Best Way to Play

For Beginners:

The biggest barrier to enjoying Belote is learning its unique rules. Our Tutor Mode was designed specifically to solve this. It removes the intimidation and lets you jump right into a game, learning as you go. It will tell you why a move is legal or illegal, transforming you from a novice to a confident player in no time.

For Experts:

You demand accuracy, and we deliver. The AI respects the rules without compromise, from the bid to the final score calculation. The "Hard" difficulty will provide a genuine challenge, and the ability to customize declaration rules means you can play the way you've always played. Use the AI vs AI mode with the game log to analyze and refine your own strategies.

Feedback is always welcome! Enjoy the game.