Whist is a trick-taking card game that is played with a standard deck of 52 cards. It is a game for two to four players and is usually played in pairs. The objective of the game is to win the most tricks, and the player who wins the most tricks is the winner. The game is also known as 'Bridge Whist' or 'Bidding Whist'. It is believed to have originated in England in the 16th century and has been popular ever since.