Willi Stich
Frequently asked questions
Must I trump if I can't follow suit?
No. Without the suit led you may play any card, including a suit other than trump.
Must I play higher if I can?
No. There is no obligation to win the trick. You only have to follow suit if you can.
May I lead with trump?
Yes. Whoever leads a trick may play any card.
What happens if two identical cards are in the trick?
If both could win, the one played first wins.
Can I call zero tricks?
Yes. If you really take no trick you score +5; if you take some after all, −10 per trick.
Does the dealer rule apply in the special rounds too?
Yes, in every round: the calls must never add up to the number of tricks.
Can you end up below zero?
Yes. Your total can go negative.
Who deals in the first round?
Choose freely. After that the deal passes clockwise every round, into the next game as well.