Whist originated in England and has been around for quite a long time. It is considered the stepping stone to learning and playing the game of bridge and is easily understood by beginning card players. There are many variations of whist played across the globe, so this chapter teaches you the history of whist, strategies for winning, and the rules of standard whist, Bid Whist, German Whist, Knock-Out Whist, and Minnesota Whist.