Hola is a sort of trick taking game for two or four players, but it is unusual in that a card can only be beaten by a card of equal value, or by a wild card, sevens and twos being wild. The object is to capture aces, tens and the last trick. Hola is a Slavic word meaning 'nakedness'. Hola may be of Polish origin. It is closely related to the Czech game Sedma (seven).
Hola is for two players, or four players in fixed partnerships, partners sitting opposite. A standard 52 card pack is used. Aces and tens are worth 10 points each - the other cards have no value. There are also 10 points for winning the last trick. The object is to take as many of the available 90 points as possible by winning tricks containing aces and tens, and winning the last trick. Sevens and twos are wild, and can be used to capture cards of any rank. Research Hola
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