The method adopted in playing it is very similar to that of Vingt-un, though in Quince only two persons can play, while in Vingt-un any number of players can join.
Ace is lowest. A full pack of cards is shuffled and cut, after which the dealer gives one card to his adversary and takes one himself.
Should the elder hand not approve of the card with which he has been favoured, he can demand from the dealer as many additional cards as he imagines will enable him to make fifteen.
The aim of both players is to be first in making fifteen; therefore, as in Vingt-un, they must be careful, in taking extra cards, not to overdraw. Should both players overdraw, the game is considered a drawn one, and the stakes already made are doubled for another attempt.
Although this simple and amusing little game is intended for two players only, there is no reason why a large number should not join in it if so inclined.
POPE JOAN.
This really delightful game may be enjoyed by almost any number of players, though it must be remembered that, in addition to the usual pack of cards required for all other card games, a round board must be provided, such as are sold specially for that purpose.
These boards, as will be seen (see figure), are divided into eight compartments, each of which is meant to hold the counters belonging to certain cards or combinations.
The names of these divisions are king, "pope" (which is the nine of diamonds), knave, game, queen, matrimony (which is signified by the king and queen of trumps), ace, and intrigue (the latter represented by the queen and the knave of trumps held in the same hand).