Whist is a card game similar to bridge that has been around since the 16th century. It is a trick-taking game played with a standard deck of 52 cards between two teams of two players each. The objective of the game is to win as many tricks as possible. The game is played in rounds, with each player taking turns leading a card from their hand. The highest card of the suit led wins the trick. WHIST is a popular game among casual and competitive players alike.