If you are put off by the maddeningly complex bidding conventions of bridge, but desire more of a challenge than hearts or spades, then Rook is the game for you. There is no dummy hand. A player may not re-enter the bidding after passing. Each player passes three cards to an opponents before play starts.
Some cards are worth points, as is the last trick.
The object is to win a certain amount of points, not a certain amount of tricks. Bidding is based on expected points, not tricks, and makes no mention of suit. Of course, if you have never played bridge, or if you have never played cards period, then these differences should mean nothing to you. Read through my pages of rules and tips for more information on how to play. These pages are written with complete card novices in mind.