The table below is designed to aid the bidding in the initial learning stages.
Arbitrary values have been given to the first four Trumps of 7, 6, 5, and 4 points to the fourth Trump.
The King of the Trump suit and all other Kings are worth 2 points. All other cards in the Trump suit are worth 1 point. Also a point has been assigned to a Void or lack of a suit.
By means of counting these points, the novice player can have a rough idea if the hand has possibilities for play. I suggest that at this point before card exchange a minimum of 13 to 14 points should be held in the hand. This number of points will not secure a game, it is only an indication that there is a possibility of play. During card exchange more points could arrive.
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Only attempt declaring Play if at least 13 (and preferably 14) points can be counted in the hand, before exchanging cards.
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