Sergeant Major, also known as 3-5-8, is a popular trick-taking card game for 3 players that uses a standard 52 card deck. Originally played by members of Britain's Royal Air Force, this game can be played as a gambling game or just for fun. There are many variations of the game played around the world, such as "8-5-3" and "9-5-2". The "9-5-3 variation with no kitty" was played by the Royal Navy over 50 years ago, where crew members would sit around to continue their game from the previous night.

In Sergeant Major, each player is dealt 16 cards, and the objective is to win tricks. The player who wins the most tricks wins the game. The game has a unique scoring system where the cards have different values depending on their rank. The game is easy to learn but requires strategy and skill to win. Whether you're a fan of traditional card games or looking for a new challenge, Sergeant Major is a great choice for players of all levels.