Cowbell is meant to be a gentler introduction to many of the contracts played in the more elaborate, traditional card game, Vira. Most of the same contracts remain (presented in a different form) but some contracts have been added (to make the game a little easier for those just starting out) and some have been removed (for the same reason). Cowbell is as much about risk-taking as it is about trick-taking. So, be bold: try to ring the Bell of Fame! and never earn the Cow of Shame...