# Sheepshead Live

> Play authentic Wisconsin Sheepshead online free — real-time 5-player multiplayer with computer opponents, live chat, and customizable house rules.

Sheepshead Live is a browser-based implementation of the traditional Wisconsin card game Sheepshead. It supports both Jack of Diamonds and Call an Ace partner modes, optional house rules (Blitzes, Cracks, Doublers, Leasters, Schwanzers, Forced on the End), computer players to fill empty seats, live table chat, and per-account statistics. No download required — runs entirely in the browser on desktop, tablet, and mobile.

## Rules & Mechanics
- [Sheepshead Rules](/rules): Full rules reference — card ranks, trump, picking, partner modes (Jack of Diamonds, Call an Ace), and scoring.
- [How Sheepshead Live Works](/site-mechanics): Platform guide — tables, seats, the House Rules dialog, computer players, inactivity handling, and FAQ.
- [History of Sheepshead](/sheepshead-history): Origins of the game from Bavarian Schafkopf, German immigration to Wisconsin, Milwaukee's official card game, and player-count variations from 2 to 8.

## Pages
- [Home](/): Overview and entry point.
- [Play](/play): Join a live 5-player table.
- [Live Statistics](/statistics): Aggregate gameplay stats across all tables.
- [About](/about): Background on the game and the site.

## Optional
- [Sponsors](/sponsors): Project sponsors.
- [Privacy Policy](/privacy-policy): Data and privacy practices.