Editing Oh hell (section)

=== Contract whist ===
In Britain a derivative of oh! well is played, known as contract whist or, less frequently, as nomination whist.<ref name=pagat/> The main difference is that the deals follow a ''descending and ascending''(⇘⇗) sequence, in that the number of cards dealt starts at seven and decreases each time by one until only one card is dealt; it then rises again until finally seven cards are dealt again (7–1–7). The following rules are based on Arnold (2011):<ref name=Arnold2011/>

Cards are dealt and the first one to receive a jack becomes the first dealer. Seven cards are then dealt to each player, one by one; the rest of the pack is placed face down as the stock and the top card turned for trump. In subsequent deals, the number of cards dealt reduces by one each time, so that by the seventh deal each player receives just one. In the eighth deal players receive two cards each and in the deals that follow, the number of cards dealt increases by one each time. The thirteenth deal is the last; seven cards are dealt and the game ends when it is over.

In the bidding, the dealer, who goes last as usual, must ensure that the total number of bids is not equal to the number of cards each player holds, thereby making it impossible for all players to make their bids.

As in oh! well, players score 1 point per trick and a bonus of 10 points if they achieve their bids. Otherwise the rules are as described [[#Common rules|above]].

In a variation, the trump suit is fixed each time, rotating in the order: {{hearts}} {{clubs}} {{diamonds}} {{spades}}.

Note that the name [[Nomination whist (disambiguation)|Nomination whist]]<!--intentional link to DAB page--> is given to at least two other games.