Once all cards are in the players’ hands and in the kitty, bidding begins. In this step, you already need to consider which cards you could meld, even though melding will only start la… See more

The player winning the bidding has the advantage of declaring the game. That is why we refer to that person as the declarer. As declarer, you have the privilege to determine t… See more

Since winning the bidding comes with great advantages, it has strings attached, of course: If you become the declarer, you need to reach your bid valuein the game! When you … See more

If you are lucky, you might have an especially valuable meld in your hand – a Run or maybe even Eight of a Kind. If your hand cards are also fit to win at least one trick, you c… See more